Robert Seymour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robert seymour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.715 N,3 13.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.428583
  • Longitude: -3.219383
Wreck Depth 0.8 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT SEYMOUR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1881
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2006

Surveying Details

H4202/55 5.11.57 ST SHOWN IN 532545N, 031251W ON MD & HB SURVEY [K1758]. - NM BLOCK 2504/57. H4202/55 5.11.57 INS ON 1951. - NM BLOCK 2504/57. H3906/59 20.8.59 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K2184]. NC 1978. 27.3.75 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1.1MTRS [LAT] IN 532545N, 031251W ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. NC 1951 & 1978. H2003/86 25.2.87 EXAMINED 2.1.87 IN 532542N, 031305W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 0.8, FOUL AT 1.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.6MTR IN GEN DEPTH 1.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. ROUNDED CONTACT WITH NO OBVIOUS ORIENTATION. DCS3 HT 0.5MTRS. DIMENSIONS 10 X 8MTRS. (MD & HC, HI 323). AMEND TO WK SW 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 27.3.06 [EUT] POSN: 5325.715N, 03.13.163W. NE 1953.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1839. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MRS PIM, WICKLOW. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR WICKLOW. STRANDED IN SSW FORCE 7. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT SEYMOUR wreck located?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.715 N,3 13.163 W.

How deep is the ROBERT SEYMOUR and where exactly is it located?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.715 N,3 13.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT SEYMOUR?

The seabed around the ROBERT SEYMOUR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT SEYMOUR sink?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR sank on May 15, 1881.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT SEYMOUR discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT SEYMOUR was discovered in 1957.

What country did the ROBERT SEYMOUR belong to?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROBERT SEYMOUR carrying?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR was carrying coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT SEYMOUR?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT SEYMOUR?

The ROBERT SEYMOUR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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