Polarholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polarholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 52.48 N,6 32.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.874667
  • Longitude: 6.548333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLARHOLM
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 29.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1978
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.3.79 6.3.79 FOUND ABANDONED IN 625100N, 062400E, TOWED TO ONA & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (LL ID JAN'79) POSN 625230N, 063300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, IN BAD CONDITION, LEFT KRISTIANSUND ON 12 NOV IN HEAVY WEATHER. FOUND ABANDONED NEXT DAY. TOWED TO ONA, DECLARED UNSEAWORTHY & DELIBERATELY SUNK IN DEEP WATER. CREW OF 3 LOST. (LLOYDS VOLS.234 & 235)

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FAQ

Where is the POLARHOLM wreck located?

The POLARHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 62 52.48 N,6 32.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLARHOLM?

The seabed around the POLARHOLM lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the POLARHOLM sink?

The POLARHOLM sank on Nov 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the POLARHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the POLARHOLM was discovered in 1978.

What country did the POLARHOLM belong to?

The POLARHOLM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the POLARHOLM?

The POLARHOLM had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLARHOLM?

The POLARHOLM is classified as a motor vessel.

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