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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 24, 2023 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 11.164 N,1 9.272 E
Robert W Pomeroy on Wreck Map
Robert W Pomeroy Wreck on Google Map
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.