Hooghammen Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hooghammen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.201 N,1 35.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.486683
  • Longitude: -1.589950
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOOGHAMMEN
Type trawler
Flag NL
Length 35 m
Width 6.5 m
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1907
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 10.3.00 HH100/351/15 10.3.00 REMAINS OF THIS VESSEL LIE IN 5529.2N, 0135.3W, ABOUT 50MTRS OUT FROM THE ROCKS. LIES ON A ROCKY SEABED IN ABOUT 5MTRS. WK IS TOTALLY COLLAPSED, BROKEN UP AND WELL DISPERSED AMONGST THE KELP COVERED ROCKS. ONLY THE IRON RIBS AND A FEW TWISTED PLATES AND GIRDERS REMAIN. (R YOUNG). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2000

Circumstances of loss

REGISTERED IN GRONINGEN. IRON BUILT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAN DER WAL, GRONINGEN. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BARROW & STONESS. UNDER THE COMMAND OF HER OWNER, CAPTAIN VAN DER WAL, WAS STRANDED AND LOST IN SE FORCE 4 WINDS.

General Comments

RIBS AND GIRDERS REMAIN AMONGST ROCKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.201 N,1 35.397 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOOGHAMMEN wreck located?

The HOOGHAMMEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.201 N,1 35.397 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOOGHAMMEN?

The seabed around the HOOGHAMMEN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HOOGHAMMEN sink?

The HOOGHAMMEN sank on Apr 2, 1907.

When was the wreck of the HOOGHAMMEN discovered?

The wreck of the HOOGHAMMEN was discovered in 2000.

What country did the HOOGHAMMEN belong to?

The HOOGHAMMEN belonged to NL.

What cargo was the HOOGHAMMEN carrying?

The HOOGHAMMEN was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HOOGHAMMEN?

The HOOGHAMMEN had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOOGHAMMEN?

The HOOGHAMMEN is classified as a trawler.

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