Sir Robert Wigham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sir robert wigham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.837 N,0 35.664 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.763950
  • Longitude: 0.594400
Wreck Depth 15.29 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR ROBERT WIGHAM
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1956
Bottom Texture 17,7,4
Scour Dimensions 012.0,,001.0,045.0
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7513/56 3.12.56 SUNK IN POSN 063DEGS, 6.3M FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LT VESSEL. (LL & N FORELAND RADIO, 3.12.56). H7513/56 5.2.57 INS AS DW WITH G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S IN 504547N, 003548E. (TH NM 90/56). - NM 96/57. H7513/56 21.1.60 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT. CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT LWST. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (THV VESTAL, 2.12.59). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 173/60. 14.7.71 AMEND TO SW 13.7MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 26.3.75 EXAM'D IN 504548N, 003546E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17-18MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 1.4MTRS. VERY SMALL WRECK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). RETAIN AS SW 13.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 18.6.15; IN 5045.837N, 0035.664E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.29MTRS, GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315. SCOUR 12MTRS TOWARDS 045DEGS, SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. WK BROKEN, ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SUNK WHILST UNDER TOW.

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FAQ

Where is the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM wreck located?

The SIR ROBERT WIGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.837 N,0 35.664 E.

How deep is the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM and where exactly is it located?

The SIR ROBERT WIGHAM lies at a depth of about 15.29 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.837 N,0 35.664 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM?

The seabed around the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM sink?

The SIR ROBERT WIGHAM sank on Dec 3, 1956.

When was the wreck of the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM discovered?

The wreck of the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM was discovered in 1956.

What country did the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM belong to?

The SIR ROBERT WIGHAM belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SIR ROBERT WIGHAM?

The SIR ROBERT WIGHAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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