Pontfield (Forepart) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Pontfield (forepart) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.944 N,1 15.008 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.015733
  • Longitude: 1.250133
Wreck Depth 17.059 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONTFIELD (FOREPART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3.63
Orientation 36
Tonnage 8289
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03209/41 21.9.41 SUNK AND LYING UPRIGHT IN 530055N, 011503E IN GEN DEPTH 11FMS. HEADING 025 DEG. ONE MAST SHOWS 33FT AT MHWS. BACK BROKEN. STERN TOWED TO YARMOUTH. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 16.9.41). H03209/41 5.12.41 INS AS DW IN 530055N, 011503E. - NM 2883/41. H03209/41 23.1.43 INS G SPH BUOY, FL G 10S, SE OF WK. - NM 175/43. H03209/41 2.10.48 DISPERSED. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45, FOUL AT 47FT. GEN DEPTH 68FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT IN 530054N, 011506E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 30.9.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1949/48. 11.5.72 AMEND TO SW 13.4MTRS. NC 106. HH090/561/01 4.1.93 EXAM'D 11.9.92 IN 530055.5N, 011509.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.0 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.7MTR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. POORLY DEFINED AREA OF WELL BROKEN DEBRIS WITH VERY LITTLE HEIGHT ORIENTATED 022/202 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. 18.5.15 WK 16.92MTRS IN 5300.945N, 0115.008E [WGD], LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 22. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS SURVEY DS20/DS21). AMEND WK 16.9MTRS, NFS. SEP 2020/000083299 12.1.21 EXAM'D 07.08.20; IN 5300.944N, 0115.008E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 3.63MTRS, ORIENTATION 036/216 DEGS. DEBRIS DIMENSIONS LENGTH 32MTRS, TOWARDS 143 DEGS. AREA OF BROKEN DEBRIS (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9190). AMEND DW 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2022

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHEN ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR SHELL HAVEN. STERN SECTION WAS RECOVERED AND TOWED TO SALT END AND LATER TO TYNE WHERE NEW FOREPART WAS FITTED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW2SL).

General Comments

Area of broken debris

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.944 N,1 15.008 E
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FAQ

Where is the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) wreck located?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.944 N,1 15.008 E.

How deep is the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) and where exactly is it located?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) lies at a depth of about 17.059 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.944 N,1 15.008 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PONTFIELD (FOREPART)?

The seabed around the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) sink?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) sank on Sep 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) discovered?

The wreck of the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) belong to?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PONTFIELD (FOREPART) carrying?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the PONTFIELD (FOREPART)?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) had a tonnage of 8289 tons.

What type of wreck is the PONTFIELD (FOREPART)?

The PONTFIELD (FOREPART) is classified as a tanker.

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