Hyacinth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hyacinth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.564183
  • Longitude: -4.295783
Wreck Depth 45.99 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYACINTH
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 26.5
Sonar Width 6.9
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 304
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1924
Scour Dimensions 058.7,054.6,000.5,257
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2866/59 5.7.61 CHART ON WK CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3077/70 1.9.71 NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SWEEP & E/S SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, R-O-S, DTD 1971). H1290/71 14.10.71 DELETED. - FNM 38/71. 2.11.73 CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1977. H3838/86 5.4.88 WK EXAM'D 22.3.87 IN 533350N, 041741W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 45MTRS. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES STEEL VESSEL. LIES N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/09 22.3.95 WK, IDENTIFIED AS THAT OF THE `HYACINTH', BY BELL. LIES NE/SW IN APPROX 49MTRS, UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT THE WHEELHOUSE HAS COLLAPSED. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY OBVIOUS SIGNS OF CAUSE OF SINKING. (S A RODGER, LETTER DTD 8.2.95). NCA. 21.4.95 HOLDS ARE EMPTY. (K HURLEY, TELECON). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5333.851N, 0417.747W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 26.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 304/124 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK LEANING TO THE PORT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7355). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

General Comments

Upright wreck leaning to the port side.

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FAQ

Where is the HYACINTH wreck located?

The HYACINTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W.

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

The HYACINTH lies at a depth of about 45.99 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HYACINTH?

The seabed around the HYACINTH lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HYACINTH sink?

The HYACINTH sank on Mar 25, 1924.

When was the wreck of the HYACINTH discovered?

The wreck of the HYACINTH was discovered in 1924.

What country did the HYACINTH belong to?

The HYACINTH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HYACINTH?

The HYACINTH is classified as a drifter.

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