Hms Recepto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms recepto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.008 N,1 2.599 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.650133
  • Longitude: -1.043317
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RECEPTO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 245
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4800/22 28.7.22 WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1922) CHARTED IN 543900N, 010230W. BA 2567. 16.3.25 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 2567. 20.7.89 DATA RE-ASSESSED. VESSEL LOCATED IN 544038N, 010818W. SEE RECORD [008100287/5617]. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000017129 30.5.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RECEPTO wreck located?

The HMS RECEPTO wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.008 N,1 2.599 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RECEPTO?

The seabed around the HMS RECEPTO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS RECEPTO sink?

The HMS RECEPTO sank on Feb 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS RECEPTO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RECEPTO was discovered in 1922.

What country did the HMS RECEPTO belong to?

The HMS RECEPTO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RECEPTO?

The HMS RECEPTO had a tonnage of 245 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RECEPTO?

The HMS RECEPTO is classified as a trawler.

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