Hybur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hybur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 7.6 N,87 36.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.126667
  • Longitude: -87.615000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYBUR
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 1989

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the HYBUR is located on the southeastern edge of Lighthouse Reef off the coast of Belize at approximately 17 07.6 N, 87 36.9 W. Originally reported as a stranded vessel in the 1970s, the wreck exhibits significant structural decay. Historical surveys confirm the vessel has broken its back, with the stern section remaining firmly grounded on the reef, while the forward section was previously reported as unstable and poised on the reef edge. Detailed maritime records from the UK Hydrographic Office note various positional adjustments over time, with the final documented position fixed at 17 07.28 N, 087 36.40 W. Mariners and researchers should note that the remains of the HYBUR are situated in a hazardous, shallow reef environment, and the structural integrity of the wreck has been compromised by years of exposure to marine conditions.

Surveying Details

12.3.73 STRANDED IN 170800N, 873600W, APPROX. (LL 211). NCA YET. 30.7.75 ST IN 170730N, 873600W. (US NM 28160/26/75). RAF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 10.1.75 (INDEX 1130) SHOWS A FAIRLY NEW STRANDED WK, NOT RUSTY, PAINTWORK STILL FRESH, IN APPROX POSN OF WK ALREADY CHARTED IN 170551N, 873454W. AWAIT ACCURATE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPY. NCA. 15.6.76 INS AS ST IN 170751N, 873454W. NE 959. H3865/77 8.8.77 NOT SIGHTED AT A DISTANCE OF 10M. (SIR WILLIAM REARDON SMITH). NCA. 30.5.79 ON SE EDGE OF LIGHTHOUSE REEF, 165DEG (M) FROM HAT CAY. HAS BROKEN BACK. STERN SECTION FIRMLY ASHORE. FOR'D SECTION IS UNSTABLE, POISED ON REEF EDGE. CARGO MANIFEST, PROVISIONS LIST & PASSENGER LIST RECOVERED. (RAF VALLEY, SAC BELIZE EXPEDITION - 1977). H4983/74 7.3.80 REPD AS ST PA. (US NM 28167/5/80). NFA. H4578/82 20.9.82 POSN, BASED ON ASTRO OBS TAKEN 17.6.82, WAS 170726N, 873644W. (RFA GREEN ROVER HN 28.6.82). AMEND ST IN 170739N, 873524W [DATUM SHIFT]. NE 959. 2.3.84 SHOWN IN 170733N, 873654W [NAD] ON NE 1220. 18.1.89 ST SHOWN IN 170733N, 873654W [NAD] ON PHOTO PLOT PG 1874/1 (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 1975). NC 959. HH620/350/01 23.10.89 FIXED 3.9.89 RELATIVE TO HALF MOON CAY LTHO USING RADAR RANGE AND BRG FROM SHIP AT ANCHOR, IN 170728N, 873640W, APPROX (TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING OF 959 (FTHM VERSION)). (HMS ALACRITY, HN 19.9.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON REEF S OF HAT CAY WHILE ON PASSAGE ROATAN, HONDURAS FOR BELIZE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HYBUR CO. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HYBUR wreck located?

The HYBUR wreck is located at coordinates 17 7.6 N,87 36.9 W.

When did the HYBUR sink?

The HYBUR sank on Feb 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HYBUR discovered?

The wreck of the HYBUR was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HYBUR belong to?

The HYBUR belonged to HN.

What cargo was the HYBUR carrying?

The HYBUR was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HYBUR?

The HYBUR had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYBUR?

The HYBUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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