Recto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Recto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 3.982 N,1 36.606 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.066367
  • Longitude: -1.610100
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RECTO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.4.17 POSN 580400N, 013630W. (AT). H8203/19 POSN 45M N BY E FROM KINNAIRD HD. H3875/26 18.6.26 INS AS NDW PA (1917). BR STD. 1.12.70 AMEND TO NDW PA. LC 115. 9.7.73 TO BE SHOWN AS WK USC PA 32FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 5.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PD 60MTRS. NC 115. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1904 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G J SLEIGHT, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTLLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RECTO wreck located?

The RECTO wreck is located at coordinates 58 3.982 N,1 36.606 W.

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

The RECTO lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 58 3.982 N,1 36.606 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RECTO?

The seabed around the RECTO lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the RECTO sink?

The RECTO sank on Apr 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the RECTO discovered?

The wreck of the RECTO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the RECTO belong to?

The RECTO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RECTO?

The RECTO had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the RECTO?

The RECTO is classified as a trawler.

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