Robin Hood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robin hood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.511 N,0 49.847 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.891850
  • Longitude: 0.830783
Wreck Depth 6.98 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBIN HOOD
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 35.5
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,000.5,110.0
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H1291/88 2.3.88 LARGE WOODEN VESSEL, FROM WHICH A LARGE STEERING OAR IS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN RECOVERED AND WHICH PROBABLY INDICATES WK IS FROM MEDIEVAL PERIOD, LOCATED IN 505335N, 004954E USING DECCA. (P MARSDEN, NAUTICAL MUSEUMS TRUST, 15.1.88). 2.3.88 LARGE OLD WOODEN WK LIES IN 505224N, 005018E. KNOWN BY LOCAL FISHERMEN AS 'ROBIN HOOD'. WOODEN BEAMS STAND UP TO 3MTRS OUT OF THE SEABED AND IRON CANNON HAVE BEEN SIGHTED. OVER 100FT LONG AND LIES IN 10MTRS OF WATER. (DIVE SUSSEX, K MCDONALD, NO 342). 14.12.90 DIVED IN 505334N, 004943E [OGB] USING DECCA. THOUGHT TO BE OF 19TH CENTURY CONSTRUCTION. HAS 36MTR RUN OF SUBSTANTIAL DECK BEAMS. INDIVIDUAL TIMBERS ARE 7MTRS LONG AND STAND OVER 3 MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. MUCH ENTANGLED WITH FISHING GEAR. IRON DEBRIS SEEN AT BASE OF TIMBERS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SUBSTANTIAL TUBES WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MISTAKEN FOR CANNON. IT IS NOW REPORTED THAT THE MEDIEVAL SIDE RUDDER WAS ORIGINALLY FOUND ABOUT 8 MILES S OF THIS POSN AND DUMPED CLOSE TO THE 'ROBIN HOOD'. (ADU REPORT 074, 23.11.90). AMENDED TO WK 3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 105/91. [WGD] POSN: 5053.602N, 0049.618E. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 16.6.15; IN 5053.511N, 0049.847E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.98MTRS, GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 35.5MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280. SCOUR 40MTRS TOWARDS 110, SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. WK, METALLIC REMNANTS OF WOODEN SV, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 6.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ROBIN HOOD wreck located?

The ROBIN HOOD wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.511 N,0 49.847 E.

How deep is the ROBIN HOOD and where exactly is it located?

The ROBIN HOOD lies at a depth of about 6.98 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.511 N,0 49.847 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBIN HOOD?

The seabed around the ROBIN HOOD lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ROBIN HOOD discovered?

The wreck of the ROBIN HOOD was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the ROBIN HOOD?

The ROBIN HOOD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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