Hymetus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hymetus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 50 N,115 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.833333
  • Longitude: 115.866667
Water Depth 1550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYMETUS
Type carrier
Flag LB
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9078
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2500/74 22.12.86 SANK IN 195000N, 1155200E APPROX. (LL, 21.11.86). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY AUSTIN & PICKERSGILL LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADONIS SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BOURGAS FOR SHANGHAI. REPORTED CRACK IN HULL NEAR NO 2 HOLD. REPAIRS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. TWO MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HYMETUS wreck located?

The HYMETUS wreck is located at coordinates 19 50 N,115 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HYMETUS?

The seabed around the HYMETUS lies at approximately 1550 meters deep.

When did the HYMETUS sink?

The HYMETUS sank on Nov 17, 1986.

When was the wreck of the HYMETUS discovered?

The wreck of the HYMETUS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HYMETUS belong to?

The HYMETUS belonged to LB.

What cargo was the HYMETUS carrying?

The HYMETUS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HYMETUS?

The HYMETUS had a tonnage of 9078 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYMETUS?

The HYMETUS is classified as a carrier.

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