Robert Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Robert Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 17.529 N,1 59.89 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 35 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ROBERT |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 72.5 m |
| Width | 11.3 m |
| Draught | 4.1 |
| Tonnage | 1272 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 4, 1942 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 17, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
3.1.42 BUILT IN 1924 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 95 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. MINED 3.1.42, SANK 4.1.42. AN HM TRAWLER ATTEMPTED TO TAKE HER IN TOW BUT THE LIE PARTED. (SIBI).
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