Resercho (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Resercho (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.398 N,0 4.045 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.056633
  • Longitude: 0.067417
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RESERCHO (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Surveying Details

MINED 112 DEGS FLAMBOROUGH HEAD 7.5 MILES OR 6M SE BY E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (WW2SL). H2534/74 9.1.80 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 540323N, 000409E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). NCA. H1270/85 29.1.86 LARGE WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 540318N, 000445E DURING SEARCH FOR AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE. (FV ALATNA, 26.1.86). NCA YET. 15.5.86 WRECKAGE LOCATED BY ALATNA BELIEVED THAT OF CRASHED TORNADO, LARGE PARTS OF WHICH HAVE BEEN RECOVERED FROM THIS VICINITY. (CMCM, 11.2.86). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. CREW SAVED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.398 N,0 4.045 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY)?

The RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the RESERCHO (POSSIBLY)?

The RESERCHO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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