Reculver Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Reculver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.168 N,0 5.513 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.586133
  • Longitude: 0.091883
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RECULVER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 53.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 683
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2011

Surveying Details

H0945/40 31.1.41 SHOWS 1 MAST APPROX 10FT AT MHWS, 294DEGS, 1.01MILES FROM SPURN PT LTHO. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 210DEGS, 160YDS FROM WK. (HMS BEAVER, 25.10.40). INS AS DW IN 533509N, 000530E. - TFNM 192/41, FNM 2614/41 & NM 179/41. H0945/40 28.6.46 POSN AMENDED (NEW POSN NOT STATED), MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G, CLOSE S. (HUMBER CB NM 27/46). - NM 2206/46. H4984/47 13.10.47 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 2FMS 3FT IN 533509N, 000537E. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2660/47. H0945/40 24.10.49 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 533509N, 000537E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26FT, FOUL AT 27FT. LYING ON THE EDGE OF THE BANK IN A SCOUR 8FT DEEP. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 29.7.48). - NM 2133/49. H0945/40 5.7.60 AFTER TWO DAYS SEARCH NO TRACE OF WRECK WAS FOUND. (HMS LINDIFARNE, SIGNAL DTD 31.8.49). NCA. 20.6.92 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/12 [1.4.92]. NE 1188. 3.6.93 SHOWN AS WK 7.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS ON HUMBER 8/13 [CORR TO 7.5.93]. RETAIN FOUL. 29.8.96 SHOWN AS WK 7.2MTRS ON HUMBER 8 [EDN 17]. NE 1188. [WGD] POSN: 5335.168N, 0005.513E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY CAMMEL LAIRD & CO, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRINITY HOUSE. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 250HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BRITISH AUXILLARIES LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE HUMBER LT VESSEL FOR KILLINGHOLME. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the RECULVER wreck located?

The RECULVER wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.168 N,0 5.513 E.

How deep is the RECULVER and where exactly is it located?

The RECULVER lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.168 N,0 5.513 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RECULVER?

The seabed around the RECULVER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RECULVER sink?

The RECULVER sank on Oct 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RECULVER discovered?

The wreck of the RECULVER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RECULVER belong to?

The RECULVER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RECULVER carrying?

The RECULVER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RECULVER?

The RECULVER had a tonnage of 683 tons.

What type of wreck is the RECULVER?

The RECULVER is classified as a motor vessel.

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