Poolster (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Poolster (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 17.671 N,2 37.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.294517
  • Longitude: 2.629217
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POOLSTER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Length 76.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 94
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1914
Bottom Texture 4/6
Scour Dimensions 100,,007.3,094
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6411/21 16.4.21 CONFIRMED AND INS 1408 H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW (1914)(PA) ON 1094 ONLY. H335/31 16.1.31 AMEND TO NDWPA. NE 1094. H3449/61 2.11.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 124FT IN 150FT. POSN BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, JUNE 1961). AMEND POSN. NC 1504. H4932/61 7.5.64 SHOWN AS WK 20FMS. (SURVEY K 3052). NC 3371. H8169/68 9.1.69 EXAM'D IN 521741N, 023748E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 130FT IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. SCOUR 156FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). H8169/68 29.4.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 97FT. LEAST E/S DEPT 125FT. (HMS BULLDOG, APRIL 1969). 23.3.70 AMEND TO SW 16FMS. NE 1540. 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 521752N, 023746E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4856/72 15.12.72 REPEAT BY NETH NM 3442/72. NCA. 28.8.73 AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. NC 2182A. H1939/80 4.5.82 EXAM'D 25.6.81 IN 521739N, 023751E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.4 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.4MTRS. LYING ON PORT SIDE, 103/283 DEGS, BOWS W. SONAR LENGTH 77.6MTRS, BEAM 7.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. - NM 1196/82. HH090/910/01 4.12.00 EXAM'D 26.6.00 IN 5217.671N, 0237.745E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.8, FOUL 38.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.4 IN GEN DEPTH 41-44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 100 DEGS. WK IN THREE PIECES. (GARDLINE, HI 910). AMEND SW 37MTRS. - NM 238/01. SEP 2014/000101124 28.8.14 EXAM'D 27.4.14 IN 5217.671N, 0237.753E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.2 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 7.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS TOWARDS 023 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1426). INTACT, ON SIDE. RETAIN SW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

MINED 10 MILES NE OF CROSS SAND. EX MAASSHUIS, FISIHING.

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 17.671 N,2 37.753 E
Poolster (Possibly) on Wreck Map Poolster (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Sailing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 17.671 N,2 37.753 E.

How deep is the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 17.671 N,2 37.753 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 9, 1914.

When was the wreck of the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1921.

What country did the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the POOLSTER (POSSIBLY)?

The POOLSTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

Back to Wrecks