Robert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Robert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 17.529 N,1 59.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.292150
  • Longitude: 1.998167
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBERT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 1272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details H04100/41 4.1.42 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 521730N, 020000E. NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. (CINC NORE). NCA YET. H04100/41 5.1.42 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20DEG E APPROX FROM 54E BUOY. ROUGHLY AGREES WITH CINC NORE'S POSN. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 4.1.42). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3449/61 3.11.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT 1961). NCA. HH090/616/01 3.1.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

3.1.42 BUILT IN 1924 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 95 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. MINED 3.1.42, SANK 4.1.42. AN HM TRAWLER ATTEMPTED TO TAKE HER IN TOW BUT THE LIE PARTED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBERT wreck located?

The ROBERT wreck is located at coordinates 52 17.529 N,1 59.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBERT?

The seabed around the ROBERT lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ROBERT sink?

The ROBERT sank on Jan 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ROBERT discovered?

The wreck of the ROBERT was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ROBERT belong to?

The ROBERT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROBERT carrying?

The ROBERT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROBERT?

The ROBERT had a tonnage of 1272 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBERT?

The ROBERT is classified as a steam ship.

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