Hyacinth Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Hyacinth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.564183
- Longitude: -4.295783
|
| Wreck Depth |
45.99 m
|
| Water Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HYACINTH |
|
Type
|
drifter
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
24.4 m |
| Width |
5.5 m |
| Draught |
2.4 |
| Sonar Length |
26.5 |
| Sonar Width |
6.9 |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
304 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 25, 1924
|
| Scour Dimensions |
058.7,054.6,000.5,257 |
| Original Detection Year |
1924 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 11, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H2866/59 5.7.61 CHART ON WK CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3077/70 1.9.71 NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SWEEP & E/S SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, R-O-S, DTD 1971). H1290/71 14.10.71 DELETED. - FNM 38/71. 2.11.73 CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1977. H3838/86 5.4.88 WK EXAM'D 22.3.87 IN 533350N, 041741W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 51MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 45MTRS. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES STEEL VESSEL. LIES N/S. (HMS FOX, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/09 22.3.95 WK, IDENTIFIED AS THAT OF THE `HYACINTH', BY BELL. LIES NE/SW IN APPROX 49MTRS, UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT THE WHEELHOUSE HAS COLLAPSED. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY OBVIOUS SIGNS OF CAUSE OF SINKING. (S A RODGER, LETTER DTD 8.2.95). NCA. 21.4.95 HOLDS ARE EMPTY. (K HURLEY, TELECON). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5333.851N, 0417.747W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 26.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 304/124 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK LEANING TO THE PORT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7355). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W
Hyacinth on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the HYACINTH wreck located?
The HYACINTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W.
How deep is the HYACINTH and where exactly is it located?
The HYACINTH lies at a depth of about 45.99 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.851 N,4 17.747 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HYACINTH?
The seabed around the HYACINTH lies at approximately 50 meters deep.
When did the HYACINTH sink?
The HYACINTH sank on Mar 25, 1924.
When was the wreck of the HYACINTH discovered?
The wreck of the HYACINTH was discovered in 1924.
What country did the HYACINTH belong to?
The HYACINTH belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the HYACINTH?
The HYACINTH is classified as a drifter.
General Comments
Upright wreck leaning to the port side.