Elizabeth Hyam Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Elizabeth hyam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.505 N,4 22.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.325083
  • Longitude: -4.373850
Wreck Depth -0.6 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZABETH HYAM
Type schooner
Flag GB
Orientation 170
Tonnage 52
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2001

Surveying Details

H2541/25 BUOYED 300YDS NE FROM N PIER HD, ENTRANCE TO RAMSEY HD. DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2059/82 9.12.83 LOCATED 24.9.83 IN 541929.8N, 042221.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. EXAM'D BY E/S ONLY. FOUL AREA REPORTED TO BE THE REMAINS OF THIS WK. DRIES 0.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 0.5-1MTR. CAN BE SEEN AT VERY LW SPRINGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 130). INS AS FOUL DRIES 0.6MTR WITH FOUL AREA EXTENDING APPROX 100MTRS N BY W ON 2696 [RAMSEY BAY] . BR STD. 6.5.92 POSN GIVEN AS 541929N, 042221W. (A CORKILL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AT ENTRANCE TO RAMSEY HARBOUR IN HEAVY SEA AND GALE FORCE WINDS. SOME CARGO WAS SALVAGED & WK DISPERSED. VESSEL, BUILT 1872, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM HANCOCK & CO (HOWARDEN) LTD. WAS ON PASSAGE TO BELFAST. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF THE ISLE OF MAN, A CORKILL)

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FAQ

Where is the ELIZABETH HYAM wreck located?

The ELIZABETH HYAM wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.505 N,4 22.431 W.

How deep is the ELIZABETH HYAM and where exactly is it located?

The ELIZABETH HYAM lies at a depth of about -0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19.505 N,4 22.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIZABETH HYAM?

The seabed around the ELIZABETH HYAM lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ELIZABETH HYAM sink?

The ELIZABETH HYAM sank on Apr 4, 1925.

When was the wreck of the ELIZABETH HYAM discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZABETH HYAM was discovered in 1925.

What country did the ELIZABETH HYAM belong to?

The ELIZABETH HYAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELIZABETH HYAM carrying?

The ELIZABETH HYAM was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the ELIZABETH HYAM?

The ELIZABETH HYAM had a tonnage of 52 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIZABETH HYAM?

The ELIZABETH HYAM is classified as a schooner.

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