Baron Polwarth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Baron polwarth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 1.44 S,42 41.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.024000
  • Longitude: 42.685833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2026/48 22.3.48 H2026/48 22.3.48 ST IN 170117S, 424155E. (PARIS NM 8/704/48). BA 759A. H1254/49 21.2.49 H1254/49 21.2.49 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2002/60 28.4.60 H2002/60 28.4.60 DW SHOWN IN 170128S, 424112E ON FRENCH 5846. NC'S 3868 & 2461. H3750/76 9.7.76 H3750/76 9.7.76 NOW SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 6643 [EDN 1976]. BR STD. H4185/80 11.2.82 H4185/80 11.2.82 AMENDED TO DW (MAST). (BREST NM 82.04.40). BR STD. H4659/71 8.2.88 H4659/71 8.2.88 DELETED. (BREST NM 87.52.37). BR STD. HH456/400/03 22.10.03 HH456/400/03 22.10.03 STPA IN 1701.44S, 4241.15E [UND]. (FRENCH NM 03 41 38). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY NAPIER & MILLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HOGARTH & SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249NHP. PASSAGE VIZAGAPATAN FOR WORKINGTON. WENT ASHORE ON JUAN DE NOVA REEF, MOZAMBIQUE AND BROKE HER BACK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 17 1.44 S,42 41.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 29, 1937.

When was the wreck of the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1937.

What country did the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY)?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3661 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY)?

The BARON POLWARTH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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