Maritime record MAB2138 - HMS HAWKE, NORTH SEA
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Summary
The cruiser HMS HAWKE, under Captain Hugh Williams, was torpedoed by German submarine U-9 (under the command of Kptlt.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred OF 0900 8200 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | OF08SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Maritime Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Maritime Angus |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The cruiser HMS HAWKE, under Captain Hugh Williams, was torpedoed by German submarine U-9 (under the command of Kptlt. Otto Weddigen) off Peterhead while she was with the 12th cruiser squadron on the 15th October 1914. The torpedo hit amidships and HMS Hawke capsized within 10 minutes. The destroyer SWIFT and the steamer MODESTA picked up several survivors, but 526 of the crew were lost. The remains were discovered by divers in 2024. HMS Hawke was built at Chatham Dockyard in 1893.
Place of Construction: CHATHAM
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 16/10/14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: OF08SE8002;
- NRHE Numlink: 296986;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: OF08SE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/296986 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 16/10/14.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2026 3:43PM
