Robertina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Robertina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 30.1 N,7 58.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.501667
  • Longitude: -7.970000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERTINA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 87.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 6935
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1970
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4863/76 4.5.78 H4863/76 4.5.78 ST PA CONSPIC IN 043006N, 075812W. (BREST NM 78 15 48). - NM 112/78. 14.1.92 14.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 043016N, 075812W. NC 1365.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY W GREY & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV RIVABELLA, SA. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR LEITH. WAS BEACHED 2M W OF CAPE GARRAWAY, LIBERIA, AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. ABANDONED AS CTL WHEN ALL HOLDS & ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERTINA wreck located?

The ROBERTINA wreck is located at coordinates 4 30.1 N,7 58.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERTINA?

The seabed around the ROBERTINA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ROBERTINA sink?

The ROBERTINA sank on Jun 15, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ROBERTINA discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERTINA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ROBERTINA belong to?

The ROBERTINA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ROBERTINA carrying?

The ROBERTINA was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERTINA?

The ROBERTINA had a tonnage of 6935 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERTINA?

The ROBERTINA is classified as a carrier.

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