Resparko Wreck

Field Value
Status lifted
Resparko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.202 N,5 3.129 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.153367
  • Longitude: -5.052150
Wreck Depth -3 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RESPARKO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 248
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2001

Surveying Details

H0796/40 5.8.40 H0796/40 5.8.40 BRITISH TRAWLER RESPARKO SUNK IN FALMOUTH HBR. (ADMIRALTY) NCA YET. H0796/40 13.4.60 H0796/40 13.4.60 POSN OF BOWS 60FT FROM NO 4 DOCKHEAD, 50FT FROM WESTERN ARM. POSN OF STERN 190FT FROM DOCKHEAD, 42FT FROM WHARF. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 27.8.40). NOTED. H842/65 4.2.65 H842/65 4.2.65 OBSTN, DRIES 10FT [3MTRS], SHOWN IN 500910N, 050304W ON SURVEY [K4232/1]. NC 18. HH232/430/09 5.9.01 HH232/430/09 5.9.01 OBSTRUCTION HAS BEEN REMOVED. (FALMOUTH DOCK MASTER, LTR DTD 2.8.01 ) AMENDED TO LIFT. NE 18 [SLIPWAY NOW CHARTED].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1928 BY COOK WELTON & GEMMELL, BEVERLEY, WAS SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT. (LL WW2 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the RESPARKO wreck located?

The RESPARKO wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.202 N,5 3.129 W.

How deep is the RESPARKO and where exactly is it located?

The RESPARKO lies at a depth of about -3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.202 N,5 3.129 W.

When did the RESPARKO sink?

The RESPARKO sank on Aug 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RESPARKO discovered?

The wreck of the RESPARKO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RESPARKO belong to?

The RESPARKO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RESPARKO?

The RESPARKO had a tonnage of 248 tons.

What type of wreck is the RESPARKO?

The RESPARKO is classified as a trawler.

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