Polessk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polessk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 41 S,17 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -41.683333
  • Longitude: -17.350000
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLESSK
Type motor vessel
Flag RU
Length 150.3 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7192
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.9.93 LAST REPORTED POSN 414100S, 172100W. (LL 18.9.93). ONE SURVIVOR, OUT OF CREW OF 30, RECOVERED 18.9.93 IN 414300S, 172300W. (LL 20.9.93). REPORTED SUNK 410600S, 164400W. (HYDROLANT 1471/93(57)). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON SEVERE LIST IN ROUGH SEAS AND STRONG WINDS WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR DURBAN AND KASHIMA.

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FAQ

Where is the POLESSK wreck located?

The POLESSK wreck is located at coordinates 41 41 S,17 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLESSK?

The seabed around the POLESSK lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the POLESSK sink?

The POLESSK sank on Sep 17, 1993.

When was the wreck of the POLESSK discovered?

The wreck of the POLESSK was discovered in 1993.

What country did the POLESSK belong to?

The POLESSK belonged to RU.

What cargo was the POLESSK carrying?

The POLESSK was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the POLESSK?

The POLESSK had a tonnage of 7192 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLESSK?

The POLESSK is classified as a motor vessel.

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