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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 30, 2020 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
37 2.04 N,14 13.85 E
Robert Rowan (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Robert Rowan (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
COMPLETELY BURIED IN SAND