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WWI Shipwreck HMS Hawke Discovered Off Scottish Coast

The Royal Navy warship, torpedoed in 1914, was found remarkably preserved after extensive research by divers.

  • HMS Hawke sank in the North Sea after being struck by a German U-boat, killing 524 sailors.
  • The wreck was located 70 miles east of Fraserburgh, 360 feet below the surface.
  • Divers from the Lost in Waters Deep group used historical data to pinpoint the site.
  • The ship remains in remarkable condition, with teak decking and artifacts like crockery still intact.
  • Formal identification by the Royal Navy is expected in the coming weeks.
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