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
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.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

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.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, MINOR SCOUR AT NE END

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.

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