William Hooper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
William hooper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		75 55 N,27 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 75.916667
  • Longitude: 27.233333
Water Depth 215 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM HOOPER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SUNK IN 755500N, 271400E, APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DAMAGED BY TORPEDOES DROPPED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. SANK IN 755700N, 271500E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, 1939-45). PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS. 13.10.89 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 755500N, 271400E ON NC F6189. 9.2.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 505 [1983 EDN]. NOT SHOWN ON NC 3137. SEP 2015/000244106 20.11.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 505 [COR 31.8.15] OR NO2A4052 (EDN 2.3, DTD 30.9.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2015

Circumstances of loss

WAS PART OF CONVOY PO.17S. TORPEDOED BY U 334 HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN DAMAGED BY TORPEDOES DROPPED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA & REYKJAVIK TO ARCHANGEL. TORPEDOED BY AIRCRAFT AND THEN SUNK BY OUR OWN FORCES. 3 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM HOOPER wreck located?

The WILLIAM HOOPER wreck is located at coordinates 75 55 N,27 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM HOOPER?

The seabed around the WILLIAM HOOPER lies at approximately 215 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM HOOPER sink?

The WILLIAM HOOPER sank on Jul 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM HOOPER discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM HOOPER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WILLIAM HOOPER belong to?

The WILLIAM HOOPER belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM HOOPER carrying?

The WILLIAM HOOPER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM HOOPER?

The WILLIAM HOOPER had a tonnage of 7177 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM HOOPER?

The WILLIAM HOOPER is classified as a steam ship.

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