Joseph Hodgkins (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Joseph hodgkins (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 19.407 N,4 12.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.323450
  • Longitude: -4.210083
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 120
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1921
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/728/01 24.9.97 EXAM'D 6.8.97 IN 541924.4N, 041236.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.6, FOUL 16.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 120/200 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). APPEARS TO BE AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE WITH ONE MAJOR HIGH PART. INS AS SW 16.6MTRS. - NM 3911/97. HH100/351/13 17.10.97 LOCATED AND DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK VERY BROKEN UP AND SILTED WITH LITTLE WRECKAGE ABOVE THE SEABED. NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. DEFINITELY A STEAM TRAWLER AS THE BOILER AND ENGINE ARE PRESENT TOGETHER WITH A VERY LARGE WINCH COMPLETE WITH STEEL CABLES. PROBABLY 'JOSEPH HODGKINS'. (A CORKILL).
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY HEPPLE & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS AS AN ADMIRALTY CLASS TRAWLER. 120 NET TONS, WITH AN ENGINE OF 62 HP BUILT BY BELLIS & MORCOM LTD, BIRMINGHAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F R SAMPSON OF LONDON (S & B TRAWLING CO). REGISTERED IN ABERDEEN. DURING PASSAGE FROM FLEETWOOD TO THE FISHING GROUNDS WAS IN COLLISION WITH STEAM TRAWLER 'CURIASSE'. SANK QUICKLY TAKING THE BOAT WITH IT. CREW OF 10 RESCUED BY THE FLEETWOOD STEAM TRAWLER 'JACINTA'. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

STEEL HULL, AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 19.407 N,4 12.605 W
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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.407 N,4 12.605 W.

How deep is the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19.407 N,4 12.605 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) sink?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 28, 1921.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY)?

The JOSEPH HODGKINS (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.