Hilma Hooker
Hilma Hooker is a shipwreck located in the Caribbean Sea, specifically in the waters of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands. The ship was originally built in the Netherlands in 1951 and has a rich history of changing names and owners, as well as being involved in drug smuggling operations. Today, it is a popular site for scuba diving due to its location and the abundance of marine life that has made the wreck their home.
History[edit | edit source]
The Hilma Hooker was originally built in the Netherlands in 1951 under the name MS Midsland. Over the years, the ship changed names and owners multiple times. In 1976, it was sold to a Colombian company and renamed Hilma Hooker. The ship was involved in drug smuggling operations, which led to its seizure by the authorities in Bonaire in 1984. The ship was found to be carrying a large amount of marijuana hidden in a false bulkhead.
Sinking and Current Status[edit | edit source]
After its seizure, the Hilma Hooker was anchored off the coast of Bonaire. Due to lack of maintenance, the ship started taking on water and eventually sank on September 12, 1984. The ship now lies on a sand flat between two coral reefs at a depth of about 30 meters.
The Hilma Hooker has become a popular site for scuba diving. The shipwreck is home to a variety of marine life, including coral, sponges, and various species of fish. The ship itself is largely intact, allowing divers to explore its interior.
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