Stephen Hopkins (I) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stephen hopkins (i) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 8 S,11 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.133333
  • Longitude: -11.983333
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEPHEN HOPKINS (I)
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 15.9.72 WK IN 280800S, 115900W APPROX. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY RICHMOND S.B CORP WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 339NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY U.S WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE PORT LINCOLN & TABLE BAY FOR PARAMARIBO. INTERCEPTED BY GERMAN RAIDER STEIR, EX- CAIRO, & BLOCKADE RUNNER TANNENFELS. STEPHEN HOPKINS WAS INTERCEPTED & SANK, BUT DID NOT GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT, SINKING THE STEIR WITH GUNFIRE FROM HER ONE 4IN GUN. 31 OF HER 41 CREW WERE LOST. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS, DODS & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) wreck located?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) wreck is located at coordinates 28 8 S,11 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I)?

The seabed around the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) sink?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) sank on Sep 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) discovered?

The wreck of the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) belong to?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) belonged to US.

What cargo was the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) carrying?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) was carrying ballast,flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I)?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEPHEN HOPKINS (I)?

The STEPHEN HOPKINS (I) is classified as a liberty ship.

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