Thomas Hankins (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thomas hankins (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 23.159 N,8 32.906 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.385983
  • Longitude: -8.548433
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 54
Shadow Height 6.8
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H056/40 H056/40 SUNK IN POSN 14M MAG NW FROM TORY ISLAND. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). 18.11.40 18.11.40 CONTACT REPD IN 552200N, 083300W. (HMS WITHERINGTON, 17.11.40). H7723/69 6.3.69 H7723/69 6.3.69 LOCATED 1.8.68 IN 552340N, 083234W USING LAMBDA PARABOLIC. LEAST E/S DEPTH 280FT IN 314FT. SCOUR 316FT. SEABED FINE SAND. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 11.10.68). INS AS WK 46FMS. NC 2722. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO WK 85MTRS. NC 2723. 26.4.07 26.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5523.159N, 0832.906W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). ROUGHLY CIRCULAR AREA OF DEBRIS WITH MAJORITY AT NW SIDE. SOME SCOUR. POSSIBLY THIS ITEM. AMEND WK 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J P REYNOLDSON & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE CO, FLEETWOOD. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-33.

General Comments

ROUGHLY CIRCULAR AREA OF ?DEBRIS, MOST AT NW SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 23.159 N,8 32.906 W
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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 23.159 N,8 32.906 W.

How deep is the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 55 23.159 N,8 32.906 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 20, 1939.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY)?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY)?

The THOMAS HANKINS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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