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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2000

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)

General Comments

INTACT, LYING ON ITS SIDE

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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.

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