Polaria (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Polaria (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 9.967 N,29 49.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.166117
  • Longitude: 29.817217
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLARIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3546
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H330/50 17.1.50 WK 5FMS 1FT IN 310957N, 294856E. (ALEXANDRIA NM 6/49) - NM 70/50. H1866/50 13.4.50 THERE ARE 2 WRECKS HERE, SUNK IN 1917. (HMS PHOEBE M 168/50) NCA. 27.2.89 EUR POSN: 311002N, 294903E. NC 3119. 28.4.89 SHOWN AS WK ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NFA. 27.11.89 WGD POSN: 310958N, 294901E. NE 3119. 3.6.98 SHOWN IN 310958N, 294902E ON US 56103 [MAR'97 EDN]. NE 3119.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2018

Circumstances of loss

5.1.1918 PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ALEXANDRIA. WAS WRECKED OFF ALEXANDRIA ON 5.1.1918 AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN ON 20.12.1917. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER, MIDDLETON & CO, BUILT 1893. (DODS & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 9.967 N,29 49.033 E.

How deep is the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 31 9.967 N,29 49.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLARIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying vehicles,coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3546 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLARIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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