Pomerania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pomerania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 2.085 N,1 18.206 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.034750
  • Longitude: 1.303433
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POMERANIA
Type liner
Flag DE
Length 109.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3382
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1878
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF DOVER. (DODS). NCA YET. HH242/400/05 9.6.93 LOCATED IN 510203N, 011818.5E [OGB]. PERMISSION TO REMOVE UPPER DECK REQUESTED BY AND GRANTED TO MR PAUL WILKINSON. (DEPT OF TRANSPORT, MNA 158/1391/01, 18.5.93). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.4.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS24 FOLKESTONE POMERANIA MCZ, SURVEY 2012). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.1.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). RETAIN DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH IRON BARQUE 'MOEL EILIAN' WHILE ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO HAMBURG, VIA PLYMOUTH AND CHERBOURG. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the POMERANIA wreck located?

The POMERANIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.085 N,1 18.206 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POMERANIA?

The seabed around the POMERANIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the POMERANIA sink?

The POMERANIA sank on Nov 26, 1878.

When was the wreck of the POMERANIA discovered?

The wreck of the POMERANIA was discovered in 1878.

What country did the POMERANIA belong to?

The POMERANIA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the POMERANIA?

The POMERANIA had a tonnage of 3382 tons.

What type of wreck is the POMERANIA?

The POMERANIA is classified as a liner.