Pomeranian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pomeranian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.587 N,2 41.372 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.559783
  • Longitude: -2.689533
Wreck Depth 26.99 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POMERANIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 116.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 112
Tonnage 4241
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2182/18 15.4.18 WRECK (TWO MASTS SHOWING), DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 503340N, 024121W. (TELECOM PORTLAND). CHART AS DW MASTS. - NM 531/18. 16.4.18 WK IN 503330N, 024130W OR 9M NW BY W HALF W FROM PORTLAND BILL. (WW1SL). H4431/18 6.8.18 MASTS NOW FALLEN, LEAST WATER OVER WRECK 10FMS. (RA PORTLAND, 2.8.18). AMEND TO WK 10FMS. - NM 1049/18. H3971/52 3.7.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP ON 11.6.52, CLEAR 12FMS, FOUL 13FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 74FT IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. LENGTH 450FT, LYING NW/SE. THE SHALLOWEST PART IS IN THE CENTRE POSN 503333N, 024123W USING HSA. REPD TO BE A VERY GOOD ALL ROUND A/S TARGET. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 11.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H2979/74 15.5.74 WK IN 503336N, 024142W USING DECCA. (MR GILES, 17.4.74). NCA. H5982/82 3.2.83 TWO WKS SHOWN IN 503330N, 024123W & 503346N, 024127W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 27.7.84 IN 503333N, 024120W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.1, FOUL AT 25.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.2 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. WK IS IN TWO SECTIONS. THE WESTERN PART TRENDS 120/300DEGS WITH LENGTH OF 50MTRS; THE EASTERN SECTION LIES APPROX 090/270DEGS WITH LENGTH 70MTRS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 15.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.99MTRS IN 5033.587N, 0241.372W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 32MTRS. LENGTH 134MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. IN TWO SECTIONS, BURIED AND DISINTERGRATED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-GRECIAN MONARCH. BUILT IN 1882 BY EARLE'S CO LTD, KINGSTON-UPON-HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLAN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 316 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. TORPEDOED BY UC-77. (LLWW1, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO SECTIONS, BURIED AND DISINTERGRATED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.587 N,2 41.372 W
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FAQ

Where is the POMERANIAN wreck located?

The POMERANIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.587 N,2 41.372 W.

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

The POMERANIAN lies at a depth of about 26.99 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.587 N,2 41.372 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POMERANIAN?

The seabed around the POMERANIAN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the POMERANIAN sink?

The POMERANIAN sank on Apr 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POMERANIAN discovered?

The wreck of the POMERANIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POMERANIAN belong to?

The POMERANIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POMERANIAN carrying?

The POMERANIAN was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the POMERANIAN?

The POMERANIAN had a tonnage of 4241 tons.

What type of wreck is the POMERANIAN?

The POMERANIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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