Pollux 2 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Pollux 2 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 40.455 N,4 57.902 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | POLLUX 2 |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 931 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 26, 1942 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1961 |
| Last Detection Year | 1966 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H403/61 29.3.61 H403/61 29.3.61 WK DESTROYED BY GALES OVER THE YEARS. FEW PIECES SCATTERED ON ROCKY SHORELINE. REMAINS ON SEABED IN 544027N, 045750W [OGB] IN 20-50FT [6-15MTRS] OF WATER. (GILL DIVING SERVICES). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1795/65 10.5.65 H1795/65 10.5.65 REPD TO LIE 40YDS OFFSHORE. (MR R CLEGG). NCA. H571/66 26.10.69 H571/66 26.10.69 REPD TO LIE IN 544025N, 045802W [OGB], BUT NOT ACCEPTED. (MR JESSOP). |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
ON CHARTER TO MINISTRY OF WAR & TRANSPORT. CAUGHT FIRE AND DRIFTED ASHORE & BROKE HER BACK.
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