Pomella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pomella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.891 N,3 1.037 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.331517
  • Longitude: -3.017283
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POMELLA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 139.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 147
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 18.2
Orientation 15
Tonnage 6766
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2412/42 23.7.42 H2412/42 23.7.42 WK REPD 218 DEGS, 2M FROM WK IN 502210N, 025930W. PROBABLY ONE OF FOLLOWING SIX VESSELS - MANOR, BOHN, KONGSHAUG, POMELLA, REGGISTROOM OR ROSTEN. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 9.7.42). H0113/45 30.3.45 H0113/45 30.3.45 SONAR CONTACT REPD IN 502015N, 030040W. LENGTH APPROX 280FT, HT 50FT. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H4617/55 15.9.55 H4617/55 15.9.55 WK EXAM'D IN 501952N, 030056W. SWEPT CLEAR TO 20FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 27.9.54). INS AS WK 20FMS. LC 2454. H03950/57 13.8.57 H03950/57 13.8.57 LOCATED USING SONAR. MEDIUM STRENGTH RETURNS. (HMS DUNDAS). H878/59 4.1.61 H878/59 4.1.61 LOCATED IN 502028N, 030146W OR 120DEGS 4800FT FROM CHARTED POSN, OR 100DEGS, 17M FROM BERRY HEAD. A GOOD FIRM STEADY CONTACT. (HMS ROEBUCK, HN DTD 20.12.60). NCA 6.3.73 6.3.73 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 2519. H1310/83/1 11.1.83 H1310/83/1 11.1.83 LARGE WK WITH GENERAL APPEARANCE OF WW2 TANKER - PROBABLY THE POMELLA. LYING ON STBD SIDE WITH STERN MISSING. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED DURING SINGLE DIVE WAS 40MTRS (REDUCED) IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. (A HILLGROVE). NCA. HH100/351/07 15.7.93 HH100/351/07 15.7.93 CONFIRMED AS WK OF POMELLA. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). HH100/351/17 2.10.01 HH100/351/17 2.10.01 LIES INTACT ON THE STBD SIDE. BOWS W. CENTRAL SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED ONTO THE SEABED. THERE IS A LOT OF NET AND LINE ON THE WK. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 9.12.03 HH090/961/01 9.12.03 EXAM'D 12.7.03 IN 5019.891N, 0301.037W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.5, FOUL 39.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.4 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 147MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 18.2MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND SW 38MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY CAMMEL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO LTD. TWIN 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES OF 687HP. ENGINES AFT. MACHINERY BY SCOTTS SB & ENG CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE CURACO FOR SOUTHAMPTON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E-BOAT S-57 OF THE 2ND FLOTILLA WHILST IN CONVOY WP 183.

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, STERN MISSING, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the POMELLA wreck located?

The POMELLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.891 N,3 1.037 W.

How deep is the POMELLA and where exactly is it located?

The POMELLA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.891 N,3 1.037 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POMELLA?

The seabed around the POMELLA lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the POMELLA sink?

The POMELLA sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the POMELLA discovered?

The wreck of the POMELLA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the POMELLA belong to?

The POMELLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POMELLA carrying?

The POMELLA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the POMELLA?

The POMELLA had a tonnage of 6766 tons.

What type of wreck is the POMELLA?

The POMELLA is classified as a tanker.

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