Resolute Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Resolute Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 47.364 N,1 13.329 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.789400
- Longitude: 1.222150
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RESOLUTE |
|
Type
|
barge
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
76 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 28, 1943
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.9, |
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 25, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H0524/43 4.6.43 INS DWPA. - NM 1166/43. H0524/43 20.6.50 POSN 514722N, 011324E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12FT, FOUL AT 13FT. GEN DEPTH 23FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.8.50). AMEND TO WK 2FM 4FT IN 514737N, 011332E & WK 2FMS 5FT IN 514736N, 011344E. NE 3741. 14.12.50 DISPERSED TO SEABED. (C IN C NORE, 14.12.50). H0524/43 1.4.52 POSN 514717N, 011318E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14FT, FOUL AT 15FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18FT IN GEN DEPTH 24FT. SCOUR 28FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SWEEP REPORT 20.5.51). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 2FT. - NM 689/52. 9.4.52 TWO SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE 4CABLES NNE OF RESOLUTE ARE ONLY 2FT & 3FT ABOVE SEABED & ARE NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.4.52). H0524/43 25.4.52 INS G CON BUOY 0.5CABLES 140DEG. (TH). - NM 775/52. H0524/43 12.7.55 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 1626/55. H2266/54 20.12.55 WK 2FMS 4FT IN 514737N, 011332E & WK 2FMS 5FT IN 514736N, 011344E. (HMS SHACKLETON, NOV 1953, E9627). NE 3741. H2813/60 24.11.60 INS WK 3FMS 1FT. NC 1975. 12.6.69 AMEND WK 3FMS [LAT]. NE 1975. 23.1.73 AMEND WK 5.5MTRS. NC 1975. 10.11.82 INS AS WK 5.5MTRS IN 514717N, 011318E. NC 1183. H2918/83 24.4.86 EXAM'D 27.10.85 IN 514720N, 011326E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.5 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.4MTRS. WRECKAGE APPARENTLY BURIED UNDER SERIES OF SMALL SANDWAVES, GIVING SIGNIFICANT LOCALISED MAG ANOMALY. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 197). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232298 7.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802). AMEND DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR IPSWICH. STRANDED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 47.364 N,1 13.329 E
Resolute on Wreck Map
Resolute Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RESOLUTE wreck located?
The RESOLUTE wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.364 N,1 13.329 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RESOLUTE?
The seabed around the RESOLUTE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the RESOLUTE sink?
The RESOLUTE sank on Jan 28, 1943.
When was the wreck of the RESOLUTE discovered?
The wreck of the RESOLUTE was discovered in 1943.
What country did the RESOLUTE belong to?
The RESOLUTE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RESOLUTE?
The RESOLUTE had a tonnage of 76 tons.
What type of wreck is the RESOLUTE?
The RESOLUTE is classified as a barge.
General Comments
WRECKAGE UNDER SMALL SANDWAVES