It was on St. Patrick’s Day, 1940, that the Hinde ran onto the rocks at Faraganlack Point during a dense fog.  The crew managed to row ashore in the ship’s boat and make their way to the West Lighthouse and raise the alarm.  No attempt was made to salvage the Hinde and she remained on the rocks for nearly two weeks before a northerly gale broke her up.

Some of the seed potatoes which the Hinde was carrying were salvaged by the islanders and provided an excellent change of seed for the island farmers.  For many years this type of potato was referred to locally as “Hindes”.  The Hinde was built in 1937.

Diving information – The Hinde was wrecked on the west side of the Lack Point opposite the sound which runs between the large rock or islet and the shore. The wreck is badly broken up and the engine and part of the stern section are all that can still be seen. There has been nothing of any significance found on this wreck as she was stripped to the bare hull by the islanders when she lay on the rocks. The only thing which has not been found so far is the propellor. Evidence of another wreck has been found in this area, namely, a very large anchor and some copper fastenings. These undoubtedly came from a wooden vessel of a much earlier age.

It is best to dive the Hinde with the last hour of flood tide as you will then get a good slack. The tide races over the site at about 4/5 knots when it is running. Depths range from 3 to 10 metres on a very weed-covered bottom. The area is prone to sudden swell so it is best to wait for a period of calm weather before diving this particular spot.