Hindlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hindlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.534 N,4 13.875 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.358900
  • Longitude: -4.231250
Wreck Depth 4.49 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HINDLEA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 52.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 14.71
Sonar Width 8.72
Shadow Height 1.45
Orientation 313
Tonnage 506
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6110/59 4.11.59 VESSEL HAS BEEN RAIDED BY LOCAL INHABITANTS. (LL). H6110/59 22.1.60 ST IN 532132N, 041348W. (LL & HMS SHACKLETON HN). BR STD. H3110/68 12.1.68 BADLY BROKEN UP SOME PARTS VISIBLE AT LOW WATER. (F C FAGAN, RAF SUB-AQUA CLUB, HN). H3077/70 1.9.71 NO CHANGE IN POSN. EXAMINED VISUALLY WHILE WALKING OVER ROCKS. WRECKAGE ON N TIP OF YRYS MOELFRE JUST BELOW CG STATION. BADLY BROKEN UP WITH SCATTERED REMAINS OVER THE FORESHORE. NO LONGER VISIBLE FROM SEAWARD. (HMS WOODLARK). SEP 2019/000245915 19.2.20 EXAM'D 6.05.2019; IN 5321.534N, 0413.875W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH -4.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LENGTH 14.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 133/313 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573) INS DW -4.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EN ROUTE FROM WESTON POINT TO NEWPORT. STRUCK ROCKS IN ROUGH WEATHER AND BROKE IN TWO.

General Comments

Broken apart

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FAQ

Where is the HINDLEA wreck located?

The HINDLEA wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.534 N,4 13.875 W.

How deep is the HINDLEA and where exactly is it located?

The HINDLEA lies at a depth of about 4.49 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.534 N,4 13.875 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HINDLEA?

The seabed around the HINDLEA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HINDLEA sink?

The HINDLEA sank on Oct 27, 1959.

When was the wreck of the HINDLEA discovered?

The wreck of the HINDLEA was discovered in 1959.

What country did the HINDLEA belong to?

The HINDLEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HINDLEA carrying?

The HINDLEA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HINDLEA?

The HINDLEA had a tonnage of 506 tons.

What type of wreck is the HINDLEA?

The HINDLEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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