Robert Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Robert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 11.093 N,4 38.805 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.184883
- Longitude: -4.646750
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.35 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ROBERT |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Sonar Length |
45.5 |
| Sonar Width |
8.15 |
| Shadow Height |
7.2 |
| Orientation |
27 |
| Tonnage |
350 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 21, 1975
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
May 16, 2025 |
Surveying Details
22.1.75 SUNK 021DEGS, 0.5M FROM LUNDY S LT. (LLOYDS VOL.219). 6.2.75 SUNK IN 511056N, 043838W. NAVEAM ISSUED. 13.2.75 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 511106N, 043836W. G SPH LT BUOY, INTQKFL.10S, LAID 1C E. NAVEAM 028/75 ISSUED. H3804/74 21.2.75 WRECK LIES IN 511106N, 043836W. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY LIGHTED WK BUOY. (TH, 10.2.75) INS DW. - NM 529/75. 5.7.89 DIVED ON 4.7.89 IN 511104N, 043844.5W USING HSA. INTACT, LYING NE/SW AND ON ITS SIDE. STANDS ABOUT 8MTRS HIGH. (M DEAN, ADU). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 15.4.92 EASY TO FIND IN 511114.5N, 043850.5W., FIXED BY DECCA. IN ABOUT 22MTRS. IS OFTEN BUOYED. COVERED WITH MARINE GROWTH. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). NCA. 15.1.01 AMEND TO WK 10MTRS. (HEIGHT KNOW FROM ADU DIVE REPORT, 1989) BR STD. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 EXAM'D 10.7.07; LOCATED IN 5111.093N, 0438.805W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.34 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.15MTRS, HT 7.20MTRS. LIES 027/207DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND WK 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5111.093N, 0438.805W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.35MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN DW 14.3MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
EX-ESMA-B. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ROUEN. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW OF 4, AND LATER SANK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 11.093 N,4 38.805 W
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FAQ
Where is the ROBERT wreck located?
The ROBERT wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.093 N,4 38.805 W.
How deep is the ROBERT and where exactly is it located?
The ROBERT lies at a depth of about 14.35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.093 N,4 38.805 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT?
The seabed around the ROBERT lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the ROBERT sink?
The ROBERT sank on Jan 21, 1975.
When was the wreck of the ROBERT discovered?
The wreck of the ROBERT was discovered in 1975.
What country did the ROBERT belong to?
The ROBERT belonged to PA.
What cargo was the ROBERT carrying?
The ROBERT was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the ROBERT?
The ROBERT had a tonnage of 350 tons.
What type of wreck is the ROBERT?
The ROBERT is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, MINOR SCOUR AT NE END