Hms Receptive Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms receptive Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.913 N,0 54.316 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.348550
  • Longitude: 0.905267
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RECEPTIVE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source naval vessel
Markers 'RECEPTIVE POINT' G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S, CLOSE SE
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2010

Surveying Details

H02455/41 7.7.41 H02455/41 FUNNEL DRIES 10FT, MAST DRIES 14FT. MAST AND FUNNEL ARE WIDE APART DUE TO FORCE OF MINE EXPLOSION. (CAPTAIN M/S, 7.7.41, HMS ST TUDNO). - PFNM 1683/41. H02455/41 24.11.43 H02455/41 24.11.43 MAST DRIES 5FT, FUNNEL NOT VISIBLE AT LWOT. (HMS ST TUDNO, 5.11.43). INS AS DANGER CIRCLE WRECKAGE, MAST DRIES ABOUT 5FT ON 2571, AND DW ON 1607. - FNM 2497/43 & NM 2490/43. H02455/41 17.2.47 H02455/41 17.2.47 G CONL BUOY LAID 180DEGS, 25FT FROM WRECK. (TH 30.1.47). - NM 377/47. H7426/56 13.3.57 H7426/56 13.3.57 AMEND WK 1FM 4FT, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. NC 2571. 24.1.69 24.1.69 SHOWN AS WK 1FM 3FT [LAT], WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. NE 1607. 14.7.71 14.7.71 SHOWN AS WK 2.7MTRS, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE SSW. NC 2571. H4378/74 19.6.75 H4378/74 19.6.75 NOW WK SW 3.6MTRS IN 512052.8N, 005425E [OGB]. BUOY IN 512050N, 005425E [OGB] ON 11.6.75. (MEDWAY HN 6/75). BR STD. 27.11.03 27.11.03 EUT POSN: 5120.913N, 0054.316E. NE 2571.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED 1915-1919. REHIRED FROM APR '40 AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL DRIFTER. STRUCK A MINE. 9 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RECEPTIVE wreck located?

The HMS RECEPTIVE wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.913 N,0 54.316 E.

How deep is the HMS RECEPTIVE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RECEPTIVE lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.913 N,0 54.316 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RECEPTIVE?

The seabed around the HMS RECEPTIVE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS RECEPTIVE sink?

The HMS RECEPTIVE sank on Jul 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS RECEPTIVE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RECEPTIVE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS RECEPTIVE belong to?

The HMS RECEPTIVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RECEPTIVE?

The HMS RECEPTIVE had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RECEPTIVE?

The HMS RECEPTIVE is classified as a drifter.

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