Robrix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Robrix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.666 N,1 54.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.761100
  • Longitude: 1.909000
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROBRIX
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 160
Tonnage 314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1929
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field CLOSE TO N END
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2391/29 15.4.29 POSN 524533N, 015436E. MARKED BY LT BUOYS LAID N AND S. (TH NM 24/29). H2391/29 3.12.29 DISPERSED TO 42FT. LIES APPROX 2 MILES SE OF NEWARP LTV. (TH EX 3912/29). INS AS WK 42FT IN 524533N, 015436E. - NM 2083/29. H4852/74 30.12.74 NOT LOCATED. SAND WAVES 5 TO 10MTRS HIGH IN VICINITY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). NCA. H1956/80 19.10.81 EXAM'D 29.4.81 IN 524538N, 015437E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR 26MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. VERY SCATTERED WRECKAGE GIVING POOR SONAR RESPONSE. SANDWAVES NEARBY WITH SHOALER DEPTHS. (ISS, HI 26). BR STD. HH100/351/04 27.3.91 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE A SMALL WK, COMPLETELY SMASHED UP. HIGHEST POINT NO MORE THAN 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). HH090/661/01 22.5.95 EXAM'D 13.4.95 IN 524538.1N, 015438.9E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. INTACT. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 661). BR STD. HH090/845/01 20.4.99 EXAM'D 27.3.99 IN 5245.667N, 0154.527E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.1, FOUL 21.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE. NO DEBRIS. PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 845). AMEND TO SW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 19.10.11 LOCATED IN 5245.667N, 0154.543E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.0 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 163/343 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES AND PARTLY COVERED WITH SEDIMENT. (MMT, HI 1367). RETAIN SW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 31.12.14 EXAM'D 27.7.14 IN 5245.666N, 0154.540E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.78 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). GENERALLY COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUMBER STEAM COASTERS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY DRYPOOL ENGINE CO (HULL) LTD. PASSAGE HULL FOR TEIGNMOUTH. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ROBRIX wreck located?

The ROBRIX wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.666 N,1 54.54 E.

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

The ROBRIX lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 45.666 N,1 54.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROBRIX?

The seabed around the ROBRIX lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ROBRIX sink?

The ROBRIX sank on Apr 14, 1929.

When was the wreck of the ROBRIX discovered?

The wreck of the ROBRIX was discovered in 1929.

What country did the ROBRIX belong to?

The ROBRIX belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROBRIX?

The ROBRIX had a tonnage of 314 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROBRIX?

The ROBRIX is classified as a steam ship.

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