Pollux (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Pollux (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.700300
- Longitude: -1.150767
|
| Wreck Depth |
70 m
|
| Water Depth |
77 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
POLLUX (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
68.6 m |
| Width |
9.8 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Sonar Length |
70 |
| Sonar Width |
21 |
| Shadow Height |
6.2 |
| Orientation |
170 |
| Tonnage |
1196 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
personnel,chemicals,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 19, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0009.0,,001.8, |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 20, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck known as the Pollux is located at coordinates 57 42.018 N, 1 9.046 W in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom. Confirmed by hydrographic surveys using DGPS, the intact and upright vessel lies at a general depth of 77.1 meters with a least multibeam depth of 70.94 meters. The structural dimensions of the wreck measure 70 meters in length, 21 meters in width, and 6.2 meters in height, featuring a scour 1.8 meters deep extending 10 meters from the bow and stern. Oriented along a 170/350 degree heading with the bow facing north, the site exhibits a moderate magnetic anomaly and shows signs of degradation.
Surveying Details
19.3.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574250N, 011200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK. H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (1917)(PA) ON WK CHARTS. 7.2.57 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1409. 21.8.78 AMEND WK USC PA 60MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 11.5.09 IN 5742.018N, 0109.046W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.94 IN GEN DEPTH 77.1MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS FROM BOW AND STERN. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS N. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET BERGENSKE D/S. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR BERGEN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W
Pollux (Probably) on Wreck Map
Pollux (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the POLLUX (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W.
How deep is the POLLUX (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W.
How deep is the seabed around the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the POLLUX (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.
When did the POLLUX (PROBABLY) sink?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 19, 1917.
When was the wreck of the POLLUX (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the POLLUX (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the POLLUX (PROBABLY) belong to?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the POLLUX (PROBABLY) carrying?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel,chemicals,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1196 tons.
What type of wreck is the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?
The POLLUX (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N, SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN