In 1546 Hooksiel became an outer harbour for Jever and with the extension of paved roads from Jever to Hooksiel the need for even small ships to sail to Jever was abolished.
1546. aastal sai Hooksielist Jeveri jaoks sadam ja sillutatud maantee pikenemisega Jeverist Hooksieli kadus vajadus isegi väikeste laevadega Jeveri seilata.