Maritime record 2191 - HYLAS: BUTT OF LEWIS, THE MINCH
Summary
Possibly 58 38 53N, 005 46 42W, steamship Hylas, sunk WWI
Location
| Grid reference | NB 72360 72750 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB77SW |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NB77SW 8000 7236 7275
N 58 35 W 5 55
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = OGB
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steamship HYLAS was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine.
Source; World War I Shipping Loses.
Surveying Details
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The vessel sank 10 miles E of the Butt of Lewis.
Source; World War I Shipping Loses.
21 April 1970. The site was not found during sonar search of area.
Report by HMS FAWN.
22 December 1983. The site was not found during routine side scan and echosounder search.
Report by Gardline Surveys.
See 58 38 53N, 005 46 42W.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
