Bob Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bob Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.036 N,3 30.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.133933
  • Longitude: -3.501200
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOB
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 678
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details POSN GIVEN AS 119DEGS, 10M FROM START POINT AND AS 143DEGS 7M FROM START POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). APPROX POSN 500800N, 033000W ACCEPTED. H2537/28 H2537/28 NCA. 9.5.74 9.5.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS IN 500800N, 033000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1613. 18.7.78 18.7.78 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1613. H1270/76 2.12.81 H1270/76 2.12.81 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). R/P. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1908 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANIA, WAS SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-35, BY GUNFIRE, APPROX 8M SSE OF START POINT WHILE ON PASSAGE LLANELLI TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BOB wreck located?

The BOB wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.036 N,3 30.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOB?

The seabed around the BOB lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BOB sink?

The BOB sank on Nov 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BOB discovered?

The wreck of the BOB was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BOB belong to?

The BOB belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BOB carrying?

The BOB was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BOB?

The BOB had a tonnage of 678 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOB?

The BOB is classified as a steam ship.

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