Poliaigos B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Poliaigos b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 28.639 S,39 37.931 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.477317
  • Longitude: 39.632183
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLIAIGOS B
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 91.7 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2879
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office survey details for the underwater wreck POLIAIGOS B located at coordinates 21 28.639 S, 39 37.931 E. Historical records from the UKHO and notices to mariners document positional updates for this submerged hazard, including reports from vessels such as the MV Welsh Venture noting its position relative to charted locations.

Surveying Details

4.1 STRANDING POSN GIVEN AS 213000S, 394000E. (LL 215). H3079/72 24.5.74 ST PA IN 212730S, 393930E. (BREST NM 74 14 22). - NM 1101/74. HH456/400/01 19.5.93 REPORTED TO LIE 2.5 MILES SW OF CHARTED POSN. (MV WELSH VENTURE, HN DTD 21.4.93). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY VAN DER GIESSEN-DE-NOODE, N V, KRIMPEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLIAIGOS NAV CO LTD. PASSAGE LEGHORN FOR MOGADISCIO. RAN AGROUND ON BASSAS DA INDIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the POLIAIGOS B wreck located?

The POLIAIGOS B wreck is located at coordinates 21 28.639 S,39 37.931 E.

When did the POLIAIGOS B sink?

The POLIAIGOS B sank on Jan 2, 1974.

When was the wreck of the POLIAIGOS B discovered?

The wreck of the POLIAIGOS B was discovered in 1974.

What country did the POLIAIGOS B belong to?

The POLIAIGOS B belonged to CY.

What cargo was the POLIAIGOS B carrying?

The POLIAIGOS B was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the POLIAIGOS B?

The POLIAIGOS B had a tonnage of 2879 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLIAIGOS B?

The POLIAIGOS B is classified as a carrier.

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