Resolute Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Resolute Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 25.132 N,3 12.463 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RESOLUTE |
| Type | tug |
| Tonnage | 76 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 22, 1928 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1928 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H7888/28 27.12.28 H7888/28 27.12.28 POSN 532500N, 031218W [OGB], OR 670YDS APPROX W 3/4 [MAG] FROM SPENCERS SPIT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA YET. H7888/28 28.1.29 H7888/28 28.1.29 WK HAS BEEN DESTROYED. (MHDB LTR). 17.4.73 17.4.73 VESSEL VISITED ON 16.9.54 IN 532507W, 031223W [OGB]. 7 FRAMES WERE ABOUT 2FT OUT OF SAND & PART OF SHAFT ABOUT 6FT DOWN. SAND LEVEL IN VICINITY AT ABOUT 7FT ABOVE LBD THEREFORE WK ABOUT 9FT ABOVE LBD. HT UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 27.3.75 27.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 9, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
STRANDED. OWNERS MADE EFFORTS TO REFLOAT BUT FINALLY ABANDONED IT TO MDHB.
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