Polgarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polgarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.013000
  • Longitude: 1.724017
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 102.86
Sonar Width 19.56
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 16
Tonnage 794
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0984/42 4.6.42 INS WK 6FMS 5FT. - NM 1167/43. H0984/42 20.3.59 EXAM'D IN 520049N, 014333E. OROPESA SWEEP AUGUST 1948. CLEAR 47FT. LEAST E/S 60FT. SEABED 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 2087/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 11.8.76 IN 520048N, 014333E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.7, FOUL 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22-23MTRS. SCOUR 25.0MTRS. ONE LARGE CONTACT 110MTRS X 50MTRS THOUGHT TO BE TWO SHIPS. NO SIGN OF BREAK UP. LYING N/S. FOUL IS 20MTRS FROM N END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 5.5.95 IN 520046.91N, 014326.60E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS.SCOUR DEPTH 3.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 015/295 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT SWEPT DUE TO PRESENCE OF FISHING FLOATS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN AS CHARTED. SEP 2015/000143573 15.7.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15 IN 5200.798N, 0143.455E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.9MTRS. (FUGRO EMU, EMAIL DTD 30.6.15). NFS, RETAIN DW SW 17.7MTRS. � SEP 2019/000272653 18.11.19 EXAM'D 30.06.19; IN 5200.780N, 0143.441E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.00MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 102.86MTRS, WIDTH 19.56MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. WRECK IS LYING ON ITS SIDE, BROKEN UP. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-KEMPTON '37, EX-MAYRIX '34. BUILT BY COCHRAN & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE POLGARTH SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR SOUTHAMPTON. CARGO 860 TONS COAL. STRUCK A MINE. WK WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

LYING ON SIDE, BROKEN UP.

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FAQ

Where is the POLGARTH wreck located?

The POLGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E.

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

The POLGARTH lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLGARTH?

The seabed around the POLGARTH lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the POLGARTH sink?

The POLGARTH sank on Mar 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the POLGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the POLGARTH was discovered in 1942.

What country did the POLGARTH belong to?

The POLGARTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POLGARTH?

The POLGARTH had a tonnage of 794 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLGARTH?

The POLGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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