Robert Rowan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robert rowan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2.04 N,14 13.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.034000
  • Longitude: 14.230833
Wreck Depth 12.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SOLD 1948 & SCRAPPED. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). 8.11.54 GOOD METALLIC SONAR CONTACT. MARKED BY CYLINDRICAL BUOY. H2112/73 22.9.76 POSN 203DEG, 4250MTRS FROM GELA CH. LEAST DEPTH 22MTRS, ON SANDY BOTTOM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW IN 370153N, 141347E. - NM 1575/86. H2342/81 15.5.86 SHOWN ON ITALIAN CHART 20 [OCT'85 EDN]. POSN 203.5DEG, 4250MTRS FROM CHIESA DEL ROSARIO. THE WK IS COMPLETELY SILTED UP HAVING BEEN PARTLY REMOVED IN 1960. (GENOA TELEX DTD 2.4.86). H2342/81 7.7.86 POSN 370151N, 141352E, ABOUT 1950MTRS W OF HEAD OF MAIN ANIC PIER, IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. COMPLETELY BURIED IN SAND. (GENOA NM 10.49/86). NCA YET. H4978/72 22.1.87 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. AREA CLEAR FOR UNRESTRICTED NAVIGATION AND ANCHORING. (BRITISH FORTH, HN 2/86, 17.12.86). CHART AS F. - NM 442/87. 17.2.00 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 3701.930N, 1413.930E [UND] ON ITALIAN 263 [CORRECT TO NOV'97]. [MOD] POSN: 3701.990N, 1413.850E. NE 965. 6.6.07 SHOWN AS DW ON ITALIAN 20 [JULY 06' EDN, 2ND SCALE]. THIS CHART APPARENTLY NOT AMENDED FOR THIS WK SINCE 1985 EDN. COMMENTS AT 15.5.86 REFER. RETAIN AS FOUL AS SHOWN ON LARGER SCALE ITALIAN 263. NCA. SEP 2011/000131445 1.8.11 NOW WK 12.1MTRS IN 3702.04N, 1413.85E [WGD]. (ITALIAN NM 12/10/11). - NM 3842/11.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2020

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ORAN FOR SICILY. CAUGHT FIRE DUE DAMAGE FROM A/C BOMBS & ARTILLERY FIRE. BLEW UP & SANK. SOLD TO ITALY & SCRAPPED. CREW OF 421 SAFE. SPECTACULAR PHOTOGRAPH OF VESSEL EXPLODING. (LLWW2, WW2SL, THE LIBERTY SHIPS, SEA BREEZES, VOL 61, N0 497, MAY 1987).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BURIED IN SAND

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 2.04 N,14 13.85 E.

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

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.1 meters and is located at coordinates 37 2.04 N,14 13.85 E.

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

The seabed around the ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 12, 1943.

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

The wreck of the ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

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

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament.

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

The ROBERT ROWAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

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

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

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