Marco Polo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marco polo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9.2 N,2 36.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.153333
  • Longitude: -2.611667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARCO POLO
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 75.6 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 12.6.08 WENT ASHORE ON JACK'S REEF, HUIP NESS, STRONSAY. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 11.6.08). POSN 5909.2N, 0236.7W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

11.6.08 BUILT 1892 OF STEEL BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACT. MARCO POLO. PASSAGE MO, SWEDEN FOR MELBOURNE. WENT ASHORE AT JACK'S REEF IN A SE GALE. CREW OF 20 RESCUED. CARGO OF TIMBER SALVED BY LOCALS. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 11.6.08, SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH, SIBI).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MARCO POLO wreck located?

The MARCO POLO wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.2 N,2 36.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARCO POLO?

The seabed around the MARCO POLO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARCO POLO sink?

The MARCO POLO sank on Dec 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the MARCO POLO discovered?

The wreck of the MARCO POLO was discovered in 2008.

What country did the MARCO POLO belong to?

The MARCO POLO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARCO POLO carrying?

The MARCO POLO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARCO POLO?

The MARCO POLO had a tonnage of 1620 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARCO POLO?

The MARCO POLO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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