Hybur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hybur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 7.6 N,87 36.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.126667
  • Longitude: -87.615000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYBUR
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 1989

Surveying Details

12.3.73 STRANDED IN 170800N, 873600W, APPROX. (LL 211). NCA YET. 30.7.75 ST IN 170730N, 873600W. (US NM 28160/26/75). RAF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 10.1.75 (INDEX 1130) SHOWS A FAIRLY NEW STRANDED WK, NOT RUSTY, PAINTWORK STILL FRESH, IN APPROX POSN OF WK ALREADY CHARTED IN 170551N, 873454W. AWAIT ACCURATE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPY. NCA. 15.6.76 INS AS ST IN 170751N, 873454W. NE 959. H3865/77 8.8.77 NOT SIGHTED AT A DISTANCE OF 10M. (SIR WILLIAM REARDON SMITH). NCA. 30.5.79 ON SE EDGE OF LIGHTHOUSE REEF, 165DEG (M) FROM HAT CAY. HAS BROKEN BACK. STERN SECTION FIRMLY ASHORE. FOR'D SECTION IS UNSTABLE, POISED ON REEF EDGE. CARGO MANIFEST, PROVISIONS LIST & PASSENGER LIST RECOVERED. (RAF VALLEY, SAC BELIZE EXPEDITION - 1977). H4983/74 7.3.80 REPD AS ST PA. (US NM 28167/5/80). NFA. H4578/82 20.9.82 POSN, BASED ON ASTRO OBS TAKEN 17.6.82, WAS 170726N, 873644W. (RFA GREEN ROVER HN 28.6.82). AMEND ST IN 170739N, 873524W [DATUM SHIFT]. NE 959. 2.3.84 SHOWN IN 170733N, 873654W [NAD] ON NE 1220. 18.1.89 ST SHOWN IN 170733N, 873654W [NAD] ON PHOTO PLOT PG 1874/1 (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 1975). NC 959. HH620/350/01 23.10.89 FIXED 3.9.89 RELATIVE TO HALF MOON CAY LTHO USING RADAR RANGE AND BRG FROM SHIP AT ANCHOR, IN 170728N, 873640W, APPROX (TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING OF 959 (FTHM VERSION)). (HMS ALACRITY, HN 19.9.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON REEF S OF HAT CAY WHILE ON PASSAGE ROATAN, HONDURAS FOR BELIZE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HYBUR CO. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HYBUR wreck located?

The HYBUR wreck is located at coordinates 17 7.6 N,87 36.9 W.

When did the HYBUR sink?

The HYBUR sank on Feb 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HYBUR discovered?

The wreck of the HYBUR was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HYBUR belong to?

The HYBUR belonged to HN.

What cargo was the HYBUR carrying?

The HYBUR was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HYBUR?

The HYBUR had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYBUR?

The HYBUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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