HMS Hawke Wreck Discovered in Remarkable Condition Over 100 Years After Sinking

Specialist divers have identified the wreck of the British warship HMS Hawke, which was torpedoed and sank during World War I over a century ago. The ship, lost off the coast of Scotland on October 15, 1914, has been found by the team at Lost In Waters Deep and Buchan Divers, according to a recent Facebook post. The wreck, lying on its starboard side, is reported to be in exceptional condition with polished guns and intact features, despite the tragedy that claimed 524 lives. The discovery was made after extensive research, including examining historical logbooks and admiralty charts, and diving to 110 meters below the surface. The team is confident that the wreck is indeed the HMS Hawke, given its alignment with known characteristics of Edgar-class destroyers, though definitive identification features are still being sought. The site also revealed artifacts like crockery and bridge equipment, indicating the ship’s surprisingly well-preserved state.