Hylas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hylas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.857 N,5 46.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.647617
  • Longitude: -5.779550
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYLAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 4233
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK 10 MILES E OF BUTT OF LEWIS. (WW1SL). H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 REPD IN WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524 AS SNS IN 583800N, 054730W. LENGTH 200FT, HEIGHT 18FT. H3791/83 1.8.83 H3791/83 1.8.83 WK LOCATED JUNE '83 IN 583852N, 054639W. SIZEABLE SHIP 140 X 30MTRS. STANDS 9.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 120MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 110MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). NCA YET. H2074/82 23.12.83 H2074/82 23.12.83 EXAM'D 24.6.83 IN 583853N, 054642W [OGB] SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 145). SHOWN ON BOTTOM TEXTURE TRACING AS ORIENTATED 120/300 DEGS. INS AS WK 110MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY A MCMILLAN & SONS LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH AND S AMERICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 357HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR BELFAST. CARGO FLAX. TORPEDOED ANS SUNK BY U80.

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FAQ

Where is the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.857 N,5 46.773 W.

How deep is the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 58 38.857 N,5 46.773 W.

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

The seabed around the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 15, 1917.

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

The wreck of the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HYLAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the HYLAS (POSSIBLY)?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4233 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYLAS (POSSIBLY)?

The HYLAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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