Robinson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Robinson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 27.943 N,5 25.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.465717
  • Longitude: -5.417950
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBINSON
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW IN 482800N, 052500W. (PARIS NM).INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW PA (1916). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW PA. NC 2644. 16.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NDW IN 482800N, 052451W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316. 16.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 89MTRS IN 482800N, 052500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN] & FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN, 1:150,000], SHOWN AS WK USC PA 89MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN, 1:345,000]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. INS AS WK USC PA 89MTRS. NC 2643. 23.2.88 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585039. INS AS WK USC PD 89MTRS. NC 2644. 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 89MTRS IN 482800N, 052500W [EUR] ON NC 2644 [1989 EDN]. SEP 2007/000004861 26.2.07 WK USC 89MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN IN 4827.940N, 0525.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 10.12.09 SHOWN IN 4827.943N, 0525.077W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE, OFF USHANT, WHILST ON PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LA ROCHELLE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ROBINSON wreck located?

The ROBINSON wreck is located at coordinates 48 27.943 N,5 25.077 W.

How deep is the ROBINSON and where exactly is it located?

The ROBINSON lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 48 27.943 N,5 25.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBINSON?

The seabed around the ROBINSON lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the ROBINSON sink?

The ROBINSON sank on Dec 4, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ROBINSON discovered?

The wreck of the ROBINSON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ROBINSON belong to?

The ROBINSON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ROBINSON?

The ROBINSON had a tonnage of 186 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBINSON?

The ROBINSON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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