Robert W Pomeroy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Robert w pomeroy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.164 N,1 9.272 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.186067
  • Longitude: 1.154533
Wreck Depth 14.33 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT W POMEROY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 86.8
Sonar Width 31.4
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 1
Tonnage 1750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01263/43 15.4.42 MINED. REPD SUNK IN 531103N, 010927E. (C IN C NORE, 1.4.42). H02250/42;H01263/43 17.4.43 POSN 531118N, 010908E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13, FOUL AT 15FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 27.2.43). INS AS WK 2FMS 1FT. - NM 786/43. H01263/43 22.6.43 INS G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, 0.5 CABLES W OF WRECK. - NM 1235/43. H01263/43 6.5.44 WK IN 531118N, 010908E DISPERSED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45FT [MLWS]. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 25.3.44). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. DELETE LT BUOY. - NM 962/44. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 13.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 17.12.93 EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 531108.8N, 010922.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.4, FOUL AT 14.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BREADTH 31MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 175/355 DEG ON FLAT GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD SEP 2018/000212985 6.9.18 EXAM'D 26.3.18 IN 5311.163N 0109.276E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 84.3MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 178/358 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 14.7MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 EXAM'D 19/9/2021: WRECK LOCATED IN 5311.164N, 0109.272E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.33MTRS, GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 3.6MTR, ORIENTATION 001/181 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP, MOSTLY BURIED TWO BOILERS SHOWING. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728 - H525-9274). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 14.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2023

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 11.164 N,1 9.272 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT W POMEROY wreck located?

The ROBERT W POMEROY wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.164 N,1 9.272 E.

How deep is the ROBERT W POMEROY and where exactly is it located?

The ROBERT W POMEROY lies at a depth of about 14.33 meters and is located at coordinates 53 11.164 N,1 9.272 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT W POMEROY?

The seabed around the ROBERT W POMEROY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT W POMEROY sink?

The ROBERT W POMEROY sank on Apr 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT W POMEROY discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT W POMEROY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ROBERT W POMEROY belong to?

The ROBERT W POMEROY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROBERT W POMEROY carrying?

The ROBERT W POMEROY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT W POMEROY?

The ROBERT W POMEROY had a tonnage of 1750 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT W POMEROY?

The ROBERT W POMEROY is classified as a steam ship.

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