Hms Hildasay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms hildasay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 13 S,39 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.216667
  • Longitude: 39.616667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HILDASAY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 545
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1945
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2003

Surveying Details

H5705/58 2.9.58 CHIEF PORTS MANAGER , MOMBASA PROPOSES TO GIVE PERMISSION IN HIS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER OF WRECKS TO SALVAGE REMAINS OF HMS SHAPINSAY FOR SCRAP. VESSEL UNDERSTOOD TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED IN 1944, IN 041200S, 393600E, OFF TIWI, S COAST MOMBASA. (RNO EA, SIGNAL DTD 15.8.58) NO RECORD HELD. MIL. BR. II INFORMED BY TELEPHONE. NCA. H1273/76 14.1.76 REPORTED IN 041300S, 393700E APPROX. PARTS OF WK STILL VISIBLE. (MR L WILLIAMS, LTR DTD 2.1.76) NCA. H2343/85 8.4.87 NOT FOUND DURING GENERAL AREA SEARCH. (HMS HYDRA, HI 310) 26.6.03 HMS SHAPINSAY WAS SISTER SHIP OF HMS HILDASAY. NAME OF VESSEL IN ERROR. ONLY BOILER IS OCCASIONALLY VISIBLE ON THE REEF AT LOW WATER. (KEVIN PATIENCE, TELECON 26.6.03) HMS HILDASAY WAS WRECKED ON 21.6.45 NEAR KILINDINI. HMS SHAPINSAY WAS AN ISLES CLASS TRAWLER, BUILT BY COCHRANE ON 29.3.1941. SHE WAS SOLD 10.8.1946 AND RENAMED EL HASCIMY. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY) RECORD FOR SHAPINSAY AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1941, GROUNDED ON REEF, NEAR KILINDINI. TOTAL LOSS. (WW2SL & SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY) BUILT 1941 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. HMS HILDASAY HAD TAKEN OVER THE TOW OF A BARGE LADEN WITH CASES OF PETROL FROM HER SISTER SHIP HMS SHAPINSAY. THE BARGE CAPSIZED & TOW LINE WRAPPED ITSELF ROUND HILDASAY'S PROPELLER. UNABLE TO MANOEUVRE THE VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE & GROUNDED ON THE REEF AT TIWI 10M S OF MOMBASA. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. PHOTOS. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE OF THE E AFRICAN COAST, K PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HILDASAY wreck located?

The HMS HILDASAY wreck is located at coordinates 4 13 S,39 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HILDASAY?

The seabed around the HMS HILDASAY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS HILDASAY sink?

The HMS HILDASAY sank on Jun 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS HILDASAY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HILDASAY was discovered in 1958.

What country did the HMS HILDASAY belong to?

The HMS HILDASAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HILDASAY?

The HMS HILDASAY had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HILDASAY?

The HMS HILDASAY is classified as a trawler.

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