Robert Eggleton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Robert eggleton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.229 N,4 52.952 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.570483
  • Longitude: -4.882533
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 21.5
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 19
Tonnage 2274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 094.0,,000.5,006
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2015

Surveying Details

M288/18 31.12.17 TORPEDOED 10 MILES SW (MAG) FROM BARDSEY I. (IDSA MASTER). INS ON CHARTS. AMEND TO NDWPA ON 1411. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 27.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. NC 1971. H1935/80 23.11.81 LOCATED IN 523412N, 045252W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. CHART AS WK 44MTRS. (HMS FAWN, SIGNAL DTD 16.11.81 FOR HI 3/81). BR STD. H1953/80 14.5.82 EXAM'D 15.11.81. POSN BY TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING, UPRIGHT, 010/190 DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). NFA. SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 EXAM'D 11.2014 IN 5234.229N, 0452.952W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.3 IN GEN DEPTH 54.8MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 94MTRS TOWARDS 006 DEGS. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 21.5MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 019/199 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH LARGE HOLE IN THE PORT SIDE. (MMT, HI 1450). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY T RICHARDSON, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LEGHORN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-91. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS N. LARGE HOLE IN PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.229 N,4 52.952 W.

How deep is the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.229 N,4 52.952 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY)?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY)?

The ROBERT EGGLETON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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