Hms Resolvo (Part Of) Wreck

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Hms resolvo (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.474 N,0 50.799 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.457900
  • Longitude: 0.846650
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RESOLVO (PART OF)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 231
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01759/41 23.5.41 H01759/41 23.5.41 LOCATED IN 512732N, 005051E USING HSA. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 6.5.41). INS AS ST. - NM 1153/41. H8587/48 1.6.49 H8587/48 1.6.49 NOW DW, MARKED BY G SPH BUOY. (KHM SHEERNESS). - NM 1114/49. H01759/41 10.11.50 H01759/41 10.11.50 SALVAGE OPS WHICH COMMENCED AUG 1950. POSTPONED FOR WINTER. (C IN C NORE, 1.11.50). H01759/41 7.2.56 H01759/41 7.2.56 DIVING & DISPERSAL IN OPERATION. (STEEPHOLME). H01759/41 6.1.58 H01759/41 6.1.58 DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (PLA NM 92/57, STEEPHOLME). H01759/41 10.2.59 H01759/41 10.2.59 EXAM'D 21.10.58 IN 512727.5N, 005053E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR DRIES, FOUL 2FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2FT IN GEN DEPTH 12FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES SWEEP REPORT, 21.10.58). AMEND WK (AWASH) MARKED BY G SPH BUOY. - NM 2969/58. H3090/55 16.11.64 H3090/55 16.11.64 POSN (A) 512727N, 005039E & POSN (B) 512722N, 005053E. SWEPT (A) CLEAR 3FT, FOUL 5FT; (B) CLEAR 5FT, FOUL 7FT. GEN DEPTH 11FT. SEABED SAND & SHELL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 20.7.64). AMEND OBSTN 1FM 1FT. - NM 1680/64. H2984/67 13.9.67 H2984/67 13.9.67 TRAWLER MINED ON CANT SHOAL IN 1940. WK JUST VISIBLE AT LW DATUM. IN 1958 ADMIRALTY DISPERSAL OPS, THE RESULTS OF WHICH ARE UNCERTAIN BUT IT IS BELIEVED THAT SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE WERE SPREAD OVER A LARGE AREA. POSN STILL MARKED BY DOCKYARD WK BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 24.5.68 24.5.68 AMEND OBSTN 1FM [LAT]. NE 1185. 14.7.71 14.7.71 AMEND OBSTN 1.8MTRS. NC 3683. 5.3.73 5.3.73 AMEND OSW 1MTR IN 512727N, 005039E. NC 1185. 18.12.92 18.12.92 SHOWN AS OSW 1MTR IN 512726.5N, 005054E [OGB] ON PORT OF SHEERNESS LTD SURVEY MAY-SEP '92 [MPA 1000/1]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5127.474N, 0050.799E.
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY COOK WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. HIRED 1915-1920 AND AGAIN AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 11.1939. STRUCK A MINE BUT WAS RAN AGOUND AT SHEERNESS. BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.474 N,0 50.799 E.

How deep is the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.474 N,0 50.799 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) sink?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) sank on Oct 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF)?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) had a tonnage of 231 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RESOLVO (PART OF)?

The HMS RESOLVO (PART OF) is classified as a trawler.

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