Polvarth (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polvarth (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 20.177 N,5 58.571 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.336283
  • Longitude: -5.976183
Wreck Depth 124 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLVARTH (PROBABLY)
Type armed vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 115
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 3146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details M81753 SANK IN 482000N, 060000W 35M OFF USHANT. H3054/80 10.4.80 WK LOCATED IN 482014N, 055829W DURING JULY 1978. LENGTH 115MTRS, SONAR HT 6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. LYING N/S. (UK-SPAIN NO.3 CABLE ROUTE, SURVEY REPORT). INS AS WK 68FMS [124MTRS] IN 482014N, 055829W. BR STD. SEP 2009/000084718 20.1.10 SHOWN IN 4820.177N, 0558.571W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN 482000N, 060000W WHILST ON PASSAGE GIBRALTER FOR SWANSEA. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 20.177 N,5 58.571 W
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FAQ

Where is the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 20.177 N,5 58.571 W.

How deep is the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 124 meters and is located at coordinates 48 20.177 N,5 58.571 W.

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

The seabed around the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) sink?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 20, 1917.

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

The wreck of the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLVARTH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the POLVARTH (PROBABLY)?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3146 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLVARTH (PROBABLY)?

The POLVARTH (PROBABLY) is classified as a armed vessel.