Poltava (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Poltava (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.958500
  • Longitude: -1.291467
Wreck Depth 31.88 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 69.5
Sonar Width 16.3
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 287
Tonnage 945
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 004.5,008.6,000.5,025
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7018/58 17.8.60 MANY A/S ECHOES IN 0.5MILE RADIUS ROUND 545730N, 011730W. E/S TRACE SHOWED NUMEROUS SMALL PEAKS RISING 5-10FT FROM BOTTOM (HMS SCOTT, 8.59). H1657/62 14.5.62 EXAM'D IN 545728N, 011721W USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 12FMS BY OROPESA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 104FT IN 125FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD A/S ECHO. (HMS SHACKLETON, 3.62). H2433/71 21.4.71 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. A GOOD ECHO FROM 1100YDS SSW. (ISS ROS DTD 31/12/70). H2433/71 22.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545728N, 011715W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPT 0.5MTR. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. (HMS ECHO, 16/9/70). RETAIN DEPTH. BR STD FOR POSN. 8.6.72 INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 31MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 24.6.98 IN 545730.3N, 011727.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.9, FOUL 32.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.0 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, WITH DAMAGE TO ONE END. BOW (TO THE NW) INTACT WITH SIGNIFICANT HT. DEBRIS ON STERN AND CLOSE TO IT ON SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS SW 31MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5457.510N, 0117.488W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 69.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.3MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 287/107DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARD 25DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED 3 MILES ENE FROM SOUTER POINT. PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE TO ?. CARGO COAL. (WW1SL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT.

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FAQ

Where is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W.

How deep is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.88 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 945 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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