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Thomas Hooker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thomas hooker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20 N,47 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333333
  • Longitude: -47.000000
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS HOOKER
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Liberty Ship Thomas Hooker is located at coordinates 53 20 N, 47 0 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. Sunk on September 14, 1972, this underwater wreck and obstruction is documented with a confirmed sinking position given as 532000N, 470000W.

Surveying Details

14.9.72 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532000N, 470000W. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO AND SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED IN HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE BONA FOR NEW YORK. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS HOOKER wreck located?

The THOMAS HOOKER wreck is located at coordinates 53 20 N,47 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS HOOKER?

The seabed around the THOMAS HOOKER lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the THOMAS HOOKER sink?

The THOMAS HOOKER sank on Mar 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS HOOKER discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS HOOKER was discovered in 1943.

What country did the THOMAS HOOKER belong to?

The THOMAS HOOKER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS HOOKER?

The THOMAS HOOKER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS HOOKER?

The THOMAS HOOKER is classified as a liberty ship.

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