Robert L Vann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robert l vann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.811 N,2 47.202 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.380183
  • Longitude: 2.786700
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT L VANN
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3435/45 N MAST IN 512256N 024704E. H01279/45 6.4.45 6.4.45 INS DW IN 512256N, 024709E, WITH G CAN LTBY GP.FL(2)G.10S CLOSE S. - NM 996/45. H1883/45 18.4.45 AMEND TO ST WK WITH LEGEND (VIS ABOVE HW). - NM 1097/45. H01279/45 8.8.45 AMEND POSN TO 512250N, 024706E. - NM 2323/45. H3697/52 10.10.53 EXAM'D 27.8.53 IN 512250N, 024706E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 43-62FT. WK HAS BEEN DISPERSED AND CONSISTS OF A NUMBER OF ISOLATED PARTS, THE HIGHEST STANDING 13FT ABOVE SEABED. THERE IS A CONSIDERABLE CRATER WHOSE DEEPEST POINT IS 69FT BELOW DATUM. THE WHOLE LIES IN A NARROW VALLEY RUNNING APPROX NW/SE, BETWEEN RIDGES WHICH RISE TO 43FT BELOW DATUM CLOSE ON EITHER SIDE. AS TIDAL STREAMS RUN STRONGLY NE TO SW IT PROVED IMPOSSIBLE TO SWEEP WK. GREEN CAN BUOY LIES 275DEG 460YARDS FROM WK. (HMS SHACKLETON, 10.9.53). AMEND TO NDW, WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 2342/53. 7.5.68 AMEND WK 8FMS 1FT. LC 1610 & 1872. 22.5.72 AMEND 512250N, 024709 ON LC 1872. BUOY REMOVED FROM ALL CHARTS. 12.1.73 AMEND WK 15MTRS IN 512254N, 024710E [EUR]. NC 125. 11.12.74 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 1 [SEPT 1974]. BR STD. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK 15.5MTRS IN 512254N, 024710E ON BELGIAN 101 [NC 1985]. BR STD. HH342/710/01 21.5.93 NOW SW 15MTRS IN 512252.5N, 024718.5E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 09/94/93). 7.9.93 SW 15MTRS SHOWN ON NETH 3371 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. 29.10.93 SHOWN ON BELGIUM 101 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH342/710/03 26.6.95 AMEND POSN FROM 512255N, 0247112E TO 512253N, 024719E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 12/113/95). NCA. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512251.5N, 024717E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.811N, 0247.202E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.2010].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF OSTEND BETWEEN NF9 & NF7 BUOYS. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR THE THAMES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.811 N,2 47.202 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT L VANN wreck located?

The ROBERT L VANN wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.811 N,2 47.202 E.

How deep is the ROBERT L VANN and where exactly is it located?

The ROBERT L VANN lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.811 N,2 47.202 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT L VANN?

The seabed around the ROBERT L VANN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT L VANN sink?

The ROBERT L VANN sank on Mar 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT L VANN discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT L VANN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ROBERT L VANN belong to?

The ROBERT L VANN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT L VANN?

The ROBERT L VANN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT L VANN?

The ROBERT L VANN is classified as a steam ship.

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