Bobby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bobby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.65 N,1 2.62 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.877500
  • Longitude: 1.043667
Wreck Depth 23.48 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOBBY
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 103.4
Sonar Width 13.5
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 33
Tonnage 2868
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1940
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 130.0,,001.5,045.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Surveying Details

25.4.40 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH SS 'MIDSLAND' ABOUT 3M SE OF DUNGENESS. (N FORELAND RADIO, 25.4.40). H0418/40 14.6.40 SANK IN 505314N, 010040E, OR 140DEGS, 2.5M FROM DUNGENESS HIGH LT. (VA DOVER, 14.6.40). INS NDW IN 505254N, 010048E. - FNM 1673/40. H5824/60 3.3.61 3.3.61 POSN 505233N, 010248E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT. (HMS SCOTT, 26.7.60). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. H5824/60 16.11.61 POSN 505238N, 010238E. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 66, FOUL AT 67FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN 127FT. (HMS SCOTT, 8.3.61). AMEND TO SW 11FMS. NC 1892. H4890/55 9.10.68 INS ON 2451, 2675. - NM 1760/68. 14.7.71 AMEND TO SW 20.1MTRS. NC 536. H4551/76 10.11.76 LARGE WK REPD IN 505235.6N, 010256.8W [EUR]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, SURVEYED IN 1956). NCA. H4199/78 12.10.78 LOCATED 3.8.77 IN 505236N, 010241E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.9 IN GEN DEPTH 32-34MTRS. SCOUR 38MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.7MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/78). RETAIN SW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/82/25 9.9.82 DIVED ON RECENTLY. BELL FOUND WITH NAME 'EASTBURY'. (P E THOMAS, 31.8.82). HH090/711/01 28.1.97 EXAM'D 15.8.96 IN 505238N, 010235E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.0, FOUL 23.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.0 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.5MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT. RETAIN AS SW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 18.9.01 EXAM'D 2.7.01 IN 5052.616N, 0102.575E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.2, FOUL 23.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.3 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 921). INTACT, NO DEBRIS. AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. - NM 4658/01. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 24.7.16 IN 5052.650N, 0102.620E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS, LENGTH 103.4MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, HEIGHT 11.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 33/213 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 130MTRS, DEPTH 1.5MTRS, TOWARDS 045/225 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 23.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARMONIC, EX-EASTBURY-37, EX-LAKE GENEVA-40, EX-PARIS, EX-OLAF L KONGSTEAD, EX-MAINDY HOUSE. BUILT IN 1905 BY FURNESS WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE BELG D'ARMEMENT ET DE GERANCE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 304HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM SAFFI. ?GENERAL CARGO. SANK AFTER COLLISION WHILST AT ANCHOR IN THICK FOG WITH DUTCH SS MIDSLAND.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BOBBY wreck located?

The BOBBY wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.65 N,1 2.62 E.

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

The BOBBY lies at a depth of about 23.48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 52.65 N,1 2.62 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOBBY?

The seabed around the BOBBY lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the BOBBY sink?

The BOBBY sank on Apr 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BOBBY discovered?

The wreck of the BOBBY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BOBBY belong to?

The BOBBY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BOBBY carrying?

The BOBBY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BOBBY?

The BOBBY had a tonnage of 2868 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOBBY?

The BOBBY is classified as a steam ship.

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