Pollokshields Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pollokshields Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 16.283 N,64 46.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.271383
  • Longitude: -64.769717
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLOKSHIELDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2744
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5101/15 8.10.15 ST IN 321618N, 644611W. (BERMUDA). NE 360. H5753/59 25.11.59 REMAINS OF WK FOUND IN 321618N, 644611W. (HMS VIDAL, PHOTO). 21.5.84 ST IN 321618N, 644610W. NE 334. 9.4.97 [WGD] POSN: 321621N, 644617W. NC 334.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYZACK & BRANFOOT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 281NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BERMUDA. WRECKED ON ELBA BEACH. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the POLLOKSHIELDS wreck located?

The POLLOKSHIELDS wreck is located at coordinates 32 16.283 N,64 46.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLOKSHIELDS?

The seabed around the POLLOKSHIELDS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the POLLOKSHIELDS sink?

The POLLOKSHIELDS sank on Aug 22, 1915.

When was the wreck of the POLLOKSHIELDS discovered?

The wreck of the POLLOKSHIELDS was discovered in 1915.

What country did the POLLOKSHIELDS belong to?

The POLLOKSHIELDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLLOKSHIELDS carrying?

The POLLOKSHIELDS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the POLLOKSHIELDS?

The POLLOKSHIELDS had a tonnage of 2744 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLOKSHIELDS?

The POLLOKSHIELDS is classified as a steam ship.

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