Discovery of HMS Hawke Wreckage

SOURCE www.npr.org
Explorers have found the wreckage of the British warship HMS Hawke, which was sunk by a German U-boat during World War I off the eastern coast of Scotland in 1914. The discovery was made by shipwreck hunter Kevin Heath and a group of divers after following a map found in an old German logbook.

Key Points

  • 524 people, including the ship's captain, perished when the HMS Hawke sank in 1914
  • Shipwreck hunter Kevin Heath found the wreck site after following clues from an old German logbook
  • The discovery has sparked interest from family members of the victims and authorities for protection of the site

Pros

  • Preservation of historical artifacts
  • Closure for families of the victims
  • Contribution to naval history

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life during World War I