Hms Hind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms hind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.14 N,2 7.713 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.152333
  • Longitude: -2.128550
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HIND
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 28.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 276
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1721
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H3635/71 15.11.78 PURCHASED OUTRIGHT BY T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM. (NCS 111/1125 DTD 31.10.78). POSN 490912N, 020738W FOR FILING ONLY. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND. WK HAS BEEN DESTROYED AND ANY REMAINS DO NOT STAND ABOVE SEABED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). RETAIN DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON HINGUETTE REEF DUE TO PILOTAGE ERROR. CAPTAIN JOHN FUZZER WAS IN COMMAND. MANY OF THE 100 STRONG SHIP'S COMPANY WERE LOST. THE VESSEL'S PILOT WAS SENTENCED TO 3YRS IMPRISONMENT AT SUBSEQUENT COURT MARTIAL.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HIND wreck located?

The HMS HIND wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.14 N,2 7.713 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HIND?

The seabed around the HMS HIND lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS HIND sink?

The HMS HIND sank on Dec 7, 1721.

When was the wreck of the HMS HIND discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HIND was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HMS HIND belong to?

The HMS HIND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HIND?

The HMS HIND had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HIND?

The HMS HIND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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