Polbrae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Polbrae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.031 N,4 41.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.817183
  • Longitude: -4.684433
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLBRAE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 71 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1087
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.18 5.5.18 SUNK 1.25M NNE OF HARTLAND POINT. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M23454). 6.5.18 6.5.18 SUNK IN APPROX 504900N, 044800W. (AP REPORT FALMOUTH, DOCKET M09597). 12.5.18 12.5.18 SUNK 14M SW OF HARTLAND POINT. (AP REPORT BRISTOL CHANNEL, DOCKET M010010). H2993 H2993 27 5.18 POSN SURVEYED, NOTHING FOUND. ACCORDING TO CLOVELLY CG STN SANK IN POSN 14M SW OF HARTLAND POINT. (TEL PATROLS, SWANSEA). H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN 504900N, 044100W (PD). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.8.11 10.8.11 CONTACT LOCATED 2.4.10 IN 5048.831N, 0440.997W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.27 IN GEN DEPTH 33.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 1MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. SEABED ROCK. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). CONSIDERED TO BE A SEABED FEATURE. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 1.5M SW OF HARTLAND POINT WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO ST MALO. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the POLBRAE wreck located?

The POLBRAE wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.031 N,4 41.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLBRAE?

The seabed around the POLBRAE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the POLBRAE sink?

The POLBRAE sank on May 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POLBRAE discovered?

The wreck of the POLBRAE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POLBRAE belong to?

The POLBRAE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the POLBRAE carrying?

The POLBRAE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLBRAE?

The POLBRAE had a tonnage of 1087 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLBRAE?

The POLBRAE is classified as a steam ship.

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