American Hawk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
American hawk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 18 N,114 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.300000
  • Longitude: 114.266667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMERICAN HAWK
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.11.71 BEACHED WITH 25DEG LIST TO STARBOARD, IN JUNK BAY, LATER REPOSITIONED BOW TO SHORE FOR GREATER STABILITY ON ROCK & SAND SEABED. (LLOYDS VOL.205) SOLD TO FAR EASTERN SHIPBREAKERS. (LLOYDS VOL.206) POSN 221800N, 1141600E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 15.2.72 BREAKING OPERATION STARTED DEC '71. (LLOYDS VOL.207) AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL REPORTED LEAKAGE WHILST UNDER TOW OF TUG CLYDE WHILST ON PASSAGE QUI NHON FOR HONG KONG. BEACHED ON ARRIVAL AT JUNK BAY HONG KONG AS IN DANGER OF CAPSIZING. (LLOYDS VOL.205)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 18 N,114 16 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMERICAN HAWK wreck located?

The AMERICAN HAWK wreck is located at coordinates 22 18 N,114 16 E.

When did the AMERICAN HAWK sink?

The AMERICAN HAWK sank on Aug 9, 1971.

When was the wreck of the AMERICAN HAWK discovered?

The wreck of the AMERICAN HAWK was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the AMERICAN HAWK?

The AMERICAN HAWK is classified as a steam ship.

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