Potless Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Potless Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 47.034 N,1 6.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.783900
  • Longitude: -1.101450
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POTLESS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.8.76 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MOTOR FERRY 'SOUTHSEA' IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR. (LL, 3.8.76). NCA. POSN 504700N, 010600W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1958/79 5.2.81 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH, MOST PROBABLY SALVED. (SCES, HI 80A/80). AMENDED TO LIFT. 11.11.13 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MOTOR FERRY 'SOUTHSEA' IN PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 47.034 N,1 6.087 W
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FAQ

Where is the POTLESS wreck located?

The POTLESS wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.034 N,1 6.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POTLESS?

The seabed around the POTLESS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the POTLESS sink?

The POTLESS sank on Aug 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the POTLESS discovered?

The wreck of the POTLESS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the POTLESS belong to?

The POTLESS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the POTLESS?

The POTLESS is classified as a fishing vessel.