Robin Iv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robin iv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.556 N,1 53.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.459267
  • Longitude: 1.885833
Wreck Depth 23.37 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBIN IV
Type tug
Flag US
Length 37.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 43.7
Sonar Width 19.1
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 92
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1975
Bottom Texture 4/6
Scour Dimensions 200.0,,002.1,005.0
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.9.75 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7.9MTRS, IN 522730N, 015309E. G SPH BUOY, INTQKFLG.10S RAREFL BELL ESTABLISHED 2 CABLES S OF WK. (TH). NAVEAMS 295 & 302 ISSUED. 29.9.75 G CAN BUOY INTQKFLG. RAREFL ESTABLISHED 300FT N OF WK. NAVEAM 312 ISSUED. H4629/71 31.10.75 WK 7.9MTRS [4.2FMS] IN 522730N, 015309E NOW MARKED BY TWO GREEN SPHERICAL LIT WRECK BUOYS, INTQKFLG & RADAR REFL., LAID 000DEGS, 300FT AND 180DEGS, 300FT FROM WK. (TRINITY HOUSE NM 102/75). - NM 2228/75. 2.2.78 N CARD BUOY, VQKFL,SHOWN CLOSE N & S CARD BUOY, QKFL(6) & LFL15S, SHOWN CLOSE S. NE 1536. H4629/71 8.11.78 SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.3MTRS. BUOYS REMOVED. (TH NM 113/78). AMEND TO SW 21.3MTRS & DELETE BUOYS. - NM2790/78 H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 522731N, 015317E USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.9MTRS, SHADOW HT 9.3MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS, BEAM 11.8MTRS. LYING 086/266DEGS, BOWS W, ACROSS A SANDWAVE. HELD BY CABLE TO SEABED. MAST STILL STANDS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 11). AMEND TO WK 16.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 25.7.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5227.556N, 0153.150E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 43.7MTRS, WIDTH 19.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 092/272 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 200MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

16.9.75 AMERICAN TUG ROBIN IV, BUILT 1972, OWNED BY ROBIN INTERNATIONAL MARINE TOWING CO., WAS HOLED BY DERRICK BARGE NO.15, SINKING IN 522726N, 015330E. LATER REPORTED SUNK IN POSN 100DEGS (T), 5M FROM LOWESTOFT PIER HEAD IN 522726N, 015336E. (LL, 16.9.75). AMENDED POSN 522730N, 015309E. (LL, 17.9.75).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBIN IV wreck located?

The ROBIN IV wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.556 N,1 53.15 E.

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

The ROBIN IV lies at a depth of about 23.37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 27.556 N,1 53.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBIN IV?

The seabed around the ROBIN IV lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ROBIN IV sink?

The ROBIN IV sank on Sep 14, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ROBIN IV discovered?

The wreck of the ROBIN IV was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ROBIN IV belong to?

The ROBIN IV belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ROBIN IV?

The ROBIN IV had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBIN IV?

The ROBIN IV is classified as a tug.

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