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Norfolk

Hammond's Knoll

Hammond's Knoll is a 6-mile (9.7 km) long sandbank off the coast of Norfolk, England at Happisburgh, to the east of Haisborough Sands. The sandbank at low tide has a depth of 6 fathoms (11 m) at each end, and 3 fathoms (5.5 m) in the centre. The sandbank has lighted buoys at its north and east ends.

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Map of Hammond Knoll

Ships wrecked on Hammond's Knoll

Some of the ships wrecked here include:

  • HMS Invincible - 1801 with the loss of 400 lives.
  • Galatea - 1898
  • SS English Trader - 1941
  • References

    Hammond's Knoll Wikipedia


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