Hopedale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hopedale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 23.5 N,59 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.391667
  • Longitude: -59.183333
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPEDALE
Type merchant vessel
Flag CA
Length 57.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1106
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3764/70 27.11.84 H3764/70 27.11.84 WK IN 472330N, 591100W APPROX. (CANADIAN NM 1091/84). NCA. H1276/84 9.1.85 H1276/84 9.1.85 SUNK IN 472330N, 591100W. (LL, 21.12.84). IN 250FMS APPROX. NCA. H3764/70 24.1.85 H3764/70 24.1.85 DETAILS REPEATED. (CANADIAN NM 1210/84). NCA. 8.8.86 8.8.86 NDW SHOWN IN 472330N, 591030W ON CANADIAN CHARTS. NE 2666.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

15.3.84 BUILT IN 1960. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C N MARINE LTD. CAUGHT FIRE, CAPSIZED & SANK IN PORT AUX BASQUES HARBOUR ON 15.3.84. WAS RAISED, TOWED OUT TO SEA AND SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 23.5 N,59 11 W
Hopedale on Wreck Map Hopedale Wreck on Google Map

More Merchant Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HOPEDALE wreck located?

The HOPEDALE wreck is located at coordinates 47 23.5 N,59 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPEDALE?

The seabed around the HOPEDALE lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the HOPEDALE sink?

The HOPEDALE sank on Jun 22, 1984.

When was the wreck of the HOPEDALE discovered?

The wreck of the HOPEDALE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the HOPEDALE belong to?

The HOPEDALE belonged to CA.

What cargo was the HOPEDALE carrying?

The HOPEDALE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOPEDALE?

The HOPEDALE had a tonnage of 1106 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPEDALE?

The HOPEDALE is classified as a merchant vessel.

Back to Wrecks