Polaris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polaris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9.027 N,0 12.949 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.150450
  • Longitude: -0.215817
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLARIS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 23.8 m
Width 6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 141
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/06 14.2.01 SANK IN 5909.046N, 0012.827W. HAD GEAR EXTENDED AT TIME OF SINKING. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 9.2.01). INS AS WK 120MTRS. - NM 1225/01.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARGONAUT III, EX-CONCORDE. BUILT IN 1969 BY JONES OF BUCKIE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BCK 102 LTD OF BUCKIE. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the POLARIS wreck located?

The POLARIS wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.027 N,0 12.949 W.

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

The POLARIS lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 59 9.027 N,0 12.949 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLARIS?

The seabed around the POLARIS lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the POLARIS sink?

The POLARIS sank on Feb 9, 2001.

When was the wreck of the POLARIS discovered?

The wreck of the POLARIS was discovered in 2001.

What country did the POLARIS belong to?

The POLARIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POLARIS?

The POLARIS had a tonnage of 141 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLARIS?

The POLARIS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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