Hyacinth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hyacinth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.024 N,5 29.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.417067
  • Longitude: -5.496117
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYACINTH (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 21 m
Width 6 m
Sonar Length 22.9
Sonar Width 4.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1920
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H6976/22 27.10.22 WK WITH TWO MASTS SHOWING AT HW IN 562502N, 052942W [OGB], OR 178DEG, 595YDS FROM HUTCHESONS MONUMENT, KERRERA, OBAN ANCHORAGE. (HMS COVENTRY, HN DTD 23.10.22). INS AS ST. - NM 1741/22. H1286/75 4.8.75 CONFIRMATION OF POSN. AT LOW TIDE 8FT OF STERN PROJECTS FROM WATER. NO MASTS SEEN. WK COVERS AN AREA 75FT X 15FT X 15FT. BOW LIES IN 10FT AT LOW WATER. (A LAW, 31.7.75). 28.5.82 DESCRIBED AS STEAM PUFFER. IRON HULL ALMOST INTACT BUT BROKEN IN TWO. BOW & FUNNEL ALWAYS ABOVE WATER. LIES E/W, BOWS W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). FROM SKETCH POSSIBLY LIES TO S OF CHARTED POSN. NCA YET. HH100/351/03 30.11.90 POSN AND DIMENSIONS CORRECT. CONSIDERED NOT TO HAVE BEEN A S PUFFER. HAS NO MASTS AND FUNNEL LIES TO ONE SIDE. ONE END STILL SHOWS ABOVE HIGH WATER. (K WATSON, 2.11.90). 1995 WK OF IRON HULLED VESSEL, POSSIBLY FV HYACINTH, VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. BOWS STAND 3MTRS ABOVE WATER AT LW, WITH VERTICAL BOILER PROTRUDING ABOVE FO'C'SLE. KEEL AT THE STERN IN 3MTRS OF WATER. PHOTO. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND) 25.4.05 [EUT] POSN: 5625.024N, 0529.767W. NE 1790. 16.4.14 VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH & FLASH EARTH. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 OF IRON. CAUGHT FIRE OFF MAIDEN ISLAND. FIRE WHICH STARTED IN ENGINE ROOM SPREAD RAPIDLY. CREW RESCUED BY PASSING BOAT. HULL WAS TOWED TO KERRERA SIDE OF OBAN BAY. PHOTO. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND & OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

DIMENSIONS AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 25.024 N,5 29.767 W
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FAQ

Where is the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 25.024 N,5 29.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 29, 1920.

When was the wreck of the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1922.

What country did the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY)?

The HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYACINTH (POSSIBLY)?

The HYACINTH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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