Peter Robertson (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Peter robertson (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 20.86 N,8 21.82 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.347667
  • Longitude: -8.363667
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1969
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.8.69 BEACHED IN 432100N, 082200W. (LLOYDS VOL.198). NCA. H4263/63 12.2.71 ST IN 432037N, 082215W. (CADIZ NM 30/71). BR STD. H2765/69 27.4.71 H2765/69 27.4.71 ST LIES 068DEG, 0.44M FROM PTA FIAITEIRA FRONT LT, OR IN 432044N, 082141W. (CADIZ NM 3/65/71). BR STD. H5087/77 9.12.77 AMEND TO WK 9.1MTRS [5FMS]. (CADIZ NM 1593/77). NE 79. H4013/71 11.6.79 WK 6MTRS [3.75FMS] SHOWN IN 432051N, 082150W. (CADIZ NM BLOCK 44/1592/77). BR STD. 10.6.83 [EUR] POSN: 432055.5N, 082144W. NC 1114. 6.7.02 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 4320.860N, 0821.820W [WGD] ON SPANISH INT 1857 [OCT'00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1110.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2024

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GREAT LAKES FOR SANTANDER FOR SCRAP UNDER TOW OF GERMAN TUG 'FAIRPLAY X'. SANK AND WAS BEACHED IN CORUNNA HBR, SPAIN. ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE VESSEL WERE ABANDONED UNTIL SPRING 1970. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 20.86 N,8 21.82 W.

How deep is the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 43 20.86 N,8 21.82 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 2, 1969.

When was the wreck of the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What type of wreck is the PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY)?

The PETER ROBERTSON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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