Hms Pozarica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hms pozarica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 45.167 N,5 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.752783
  • Longitude: 5.100000
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS POZARICA
Type auxiliary ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 1996

Surveying Details

H0656/43 10.4.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN ENTRANCE TO BOUGIE HARBOUR [AVANT PORT] IN 364518N, 360612E APPROX. LATER, CORRECTED TO 364518N, 050612E APPROX. (FHO, C-IN-C FLEET MED. SIGNAL DTD 6.3.43). NCA YET, [PRESUME SALVAGE STILL IN PROGRESS]. H0656/43 24.4.43 FURTHER DETAILS: BOWS, 046DEGS X 900FT FROM W'TRN ENTRANCE LT, STERN, 066DEGS X 800FT FROM SAME. LEAST DEPTH OVER HULL 6FT. WRECKAGE OF MASTS ETC., MAY EXTEND 250FT FROM CENTRE OF THE SHIP. AN OIL DRUM MARKS THE BOWS OF THE WRECK. SALVAGE OPS ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. (FHO, C-IN-C FLEET MED. SIGNAL DTD 12.4.43). NCA. H04164/42 12.5.43 OUTLINE OF WRECK IN 364510N, 050600E. (SEE DETAILS ABOVE). - FNM 985/43. H04164/42 5.7.45 WRECK AMENDED TO STP. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1913/45. H04164/42 14.6.55 WRECK EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 55/09/32). - NM 1376/55. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938, WAS PURCHASED BY RN & CONVERTED INTO A/A SHIP. TORPEDOED BY AERIAL ATTACK & TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS CADMUS TO BOUGIE WHERE, LATER, SHE CAPSIZED DURING SALVAGE OPERATIONS. LATER STILL, THE VESSEL WAS RAISED & BROKEN UP IN SAVONA, ITALY IN 1951. (BVLAS 1939-45, WARSHIP LOSSES WWII, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY; COLLEGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS POZARICA wreck located?

The HMS POZARICA wreck is located at coordinates 36 45.167 N,5 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS POZARICA?

The seabed around the HMS POZARICA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS POZARICA sink?

The HMS POZARICA sank on Feb 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS POZARICA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS POZARICA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS POZARICA belong to?

The HMS POZARICA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS POZARICA?

The HMS POZARICA had a tonnage of 4540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS POZARICA?

The HMS POZARICA is classified as a auxiliary ship.

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