Hammond's Knoll

Hammond's Knoll

Hammond's Knoll is a sandbank off the coast of Norfolk, England at Happisburgh. Over the years it has claimed many ships.

hips wrecked on Hammond's Knoll

Some of the ships wrecked here include:
*HMS "Invincible" - 1801
*SS "English Trader" - 1941 [cite book
title=The Loss of the English Trader
last=Jolly
first=Cyril
publisher=Acorn Editions
year=1988
isbn=0906554063
]

ee also

*Haisborough Sands - nearby sandbank, similarly treacherous

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