Residu Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Residu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 43.29 N,3 43.438 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.721500
- Longitude: -3.723967
|
| Wreck Depth |
30.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RESIDU |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
HN |
| Length |
48.5 m |
| Width |
7.9 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Sonar Length |
51 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
8.2 |
| Orientation |
110 |
| Tonnage |
399 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
minerals,chemicals
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 18, 1992
|
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 12, 2000 |
Surveying Details
HH208/400/01 25.6.92 HH208/400/01 25.6.92 LOCATED, USING DECCA, IN 534320.5N, 034305W. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 27.6 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (TH, 18.6.92). CORRECTED POSN 534320N, 034309.5W. 19.6.92 19.6.92 S CARD BUOY, VQ(6) + LFL.10S RACON D, LAID ABOUT 200FT S OF WK. (TH, TLX DTD 19.6.92 & NM 17/92 G5). THV MERMAID WILL CONDUCT FULL SURVEY SHORTLY. (TH, HARWICH TELECON). NCA YET, AWAIT RESULTS. 15.7.92 15.7.92 SURVEY STILL NOT CONDUCTED. (TH, HARWICH TELECON). CHART AS DW WITH BUOY CLOSE S. - NM 2208/92. HH208/400/01 28.7.92 HH208/400/01 28.7.92 SWEPT CLEAR AT 28.2MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 27/92). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 2413/92. HH100/351/06 29.1.93 HH100/351/06 29.1.93 DIVED ON. LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF ABOUT 39MTRS AND IS COMPLETELY ON STBD SIDE WITH THE STERN WHEELHOUSE AND ACCOMMODATION DESTROYED AND SCATTERED N OF THE INTACT HULL BY TRAWLERS ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THEIR SNAGGED CABLES. STANDS ABOUT 10MTRS HIGH. LIES WITH BOW W. (K HURLEY, 13.1.93). NCA. HH090/705/01 30.12.96 HH090/705/01 30.12.96 EXAM'D 17.8.96 IN 534317.4N, 034326.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 30.91, FOUL 30.92MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.6 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. POSSIBLE BUOYANT OBJECT ON WK. INS WITH E/S DEPTH. (NP 1008, HI 705). AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
19.6.92 REPORTED TAKING IN WATER WHEN ON PASSAGE NORTHWICH TO DROGHEDA. WAS ANCHORED, TOOK ON SEVERE LIST AND SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY CREW. (LL, 19.6.92)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 43.29 N,3 43.438 W
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FAQ
Where is the RESIDU wreck located?
The RESIDU wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.29 N,3 43.438 W.
How deep is the RESIDU and where exactly is it located?
The RESIDU lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.29 N,3 43.438 W.
How deep is the seabed around the RESIDU?
The seabed around the RESIDU lies at approximately 37 meters deep.
When did the RESIDU sink?
The RESIDU sank on Jun 18, 1992.
When was the wreck of the RESIDU discovered?
The wreck of the RESIDU was discovered in 1992.
What country did the RESIDU belong to?
The RESIDU belonged to HN.
What cargo was the RESIDU carrying?
The RESIDU was carrying minerals,chemicals.
What was the tonnage of the RESIDU?
The RESIDU had a tonnage of 399 tons.
What type of wreck is the RESIDU?
The RESIDU is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, LYING ON ITS SIDE