Polwell (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polwell (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.18 N,5 55.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.553000
  • Longitude: -5.932000
Wreck Depth 26.159 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLWELL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 96.2
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2013
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details 10.6.18 POSN GIVEN AS 5.5M E(TRUE) OF ROCKABILL. (B OF T 10.6.18). LATER POSNS GIVEN AS 533800N, 055200W. (C IN C KINGSTON, 9.6.18) & 6M E BY S HALF S FROM ROCKABILL. ACCEPTED POSN 533600N, 055200W. H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1411. AMENDED TO USCPA 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY AND DATE NOT NOTED). H4466/81 14.7.83 WK LOCATED IN 533311N, 055552W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 10.7.83). INS AS SW 25MTRS. - NM 1930/83. H4466/81 1.3.84 EXAM'D 9.7.83 IN 533311N, 055552W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3, FOUL AT 25.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ORIENTATED NE/SW. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. 3.7.85 DIVED ON RECENTLY. THOUGHT TO HAVE A CARGO OF COAL. (R GOLDEN, TELECON). [WGD] POSN: 5333.219N, 0555.944W. BA 44. 8.2.12 LIES IN 5333.200N, 0555.940W [WGD]. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS NE. INTACT & UPRIGHT WITH FWD HOLD COLLAPSED. NETTED. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5333.180N, 0555.920W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 26.57 IN GEN DEPTH 35.6MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 25.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 26.159MTRS IN 5333.180N, 0555.920W [WGD]. (CHARISE MCKEON, GSI, CV09-05, CELTIC VOYAGER). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-SYRA, EX-DEUTSCHER KAISER, EX-NORTHUMBRIA. BUILT IN 1888 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (TYZAK & CO). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TROON FOR FRANCE. TORPEDOED BY U 96. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, FWD HOLD COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.18 N,5 55.92 W
Polwell (Probably) on Wreck Map Polwell (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the POLWELL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.18 N,5 55.92 W.

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

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26.159 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.18 N,5 55.92 W.

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

The seabed around the POLWELL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the POLWELL (PROBABLY) sink?

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 5, 1918.

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

The wreck of the POLWELL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POLWELL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLWELL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLWELL (PROBABLY)?

The POLWELL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2013 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLWELL (PROBABLY)?

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

Back to Wrecks