Robin Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Robin iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.983 N,4 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.533050
  • Longitude: 4.466667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBIN III
Type tug
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2006

Surveying Details

16.1.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5 MILES NW OF IJMUIDEN. (LL, 22.1.74). NCA. H4868/71 29.1.74 DW REPD IN 523200N, 042900E APPROX. (NAVEAM 017/74, NETH HYDROGRAPHER 15.1.74). WAIT NETH NM. NCA. H4868/71 19.2.74 DW IN 523159N, 042800E MARKED TO WNW BY G CNCL LT BUOY, Q.G, WITH TOPMARK. SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (NETH NM 267(T)/74 & 2371(P)/78). - NM 417(T)/74. H4868/71 12.6.74 WK LIFTED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 1411/74). TNM CANCELLED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

22.1.74 PASSAGE IJMUIDEN FOR AMSTERDAM. SANK WHILST TOWING A BARGE. CREW OF 10 RECOVERED. (LL, 22.1.74).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBIN III wreck located?

The ROBIN III wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.983 N,4 28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBIN III?

The seabed around the ROBIN III lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ROBIN III sink?

The ROBIN III sank on Jan 15, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ROBIN III discovered?

The wreck of the ROBIN III was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ROBIN III belong to?

The ROBIN III belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the ROBIN III?

The ROBIN III is classified as a tug.

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