Polly (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polly (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 55.5 N,5 5.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.925000
  • Longitude: -5.095833
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Length 151.8 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 180
Tonnage 9188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4802/58 27.3.69 H4802/58 27.3.69 SANK IN 355712N, 050300W, APPROX, IN ABOUT 300FMS. HH180/400/01 28.9.93 HH180/400/01 28.9.93 WK OF 180MTR LONG VESSEL LOCATED DURING SURVEY USING MULTI-SWATHE E/S TECHNIQUE IN 355530N, 050545W [WGD]. (F LAPIERRE, SM/INTERNATION SUBSEA MAPPING, FAX 15.9.93). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY WM. DENNY & BROS., LTD.. OWNED AT THE TIME BY EDDIE STEAMSHIPS CO., LTD.. ON PASSAGE FROM BREMEN TO KAOHSIUNG. WAS DAMAGED IN A COLLISION WITH W GERMAN MV 'TIGER' ABOUT 8M SE OF EUROPA POINT, GIBRALTAR. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY BRITISH M TANKER 'BRITISH CHANCELLOR' AND, AFTER TOW PARTED, BY THE TUG 'CONFIDENT'. EVENTUALLY SANK SOME 6 HOURS AFTER THE COLLISION. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL, AUG 1966; & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the POLLY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The POLLY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.5 N,5 5.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the POLLY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the POLLY (PROBABLY) sink?

The POLLY (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 19, 1966.

When was the wreck of the POLLY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLLY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1966.

What cargo was the POLLY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The POLLY (PROBABLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the POLLY (PROBABLY)?

The POLLY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9188 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLY (PROBABLY)?

The POLLY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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