Tom Hawa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tom hawa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 15 N,6 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.250000
  • Longitude: 6.416667
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOM HAWA
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.6.78 13.6.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M NW OF HIDRA. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA, POSN 581500N, 062500E FOR FILING ONLY. 29.8.02 29.8.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 12 [LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3536. 22.2.05 22.2.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5815.000N, 0625.000E [WGD] IN ERROR. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NC 281. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, HAVING BEING SOLD, WAS UNDER TOW BY MV 'GURO'. TOM HAWA WAS UNMANNED, HAVING NO PROPULSION MACHINE. SHE DEVELOPED A LEAK, AND A HEAVY LIST TO PORT. WEATHER WAS GOOD. VESSEL SANK 3M NW OF HIDRA. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTS AS YET. (LLOYDS VOL.233).

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FAQ

Where is the TOM HAWA wreck located?

The TOM HAWA wreck is located at coordinates 58 15 N,6 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOM HAWA?

The seabed around the TOM HAWA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the TOM HAWA sink?

The TOM HAWA sank on Apr 14, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TOM HAWA discovered?

The wreck of the TOM HAWA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TOM HAWA belong to?

The TOM HAWA belonged to NO.