Paola (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Paola (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.396 N,3 11.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.023267
  • Longitude: -3.184767
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAOLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1039
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1898
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN BUOY MOORED 282DEGS, 125YDS FROM OBSTN
Surveying Details H2338/25 7.4.25 POSN 560124N, 031100W. ABOUT 236DEGS, 0.5C FROM GUNNET LEDGE WEST BUOY. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY MOORED 282DEGS, 125YDS FROM OBSTRUCTION. (NORTHERN L/H BOARD NOTICE NO 3/25). INS AS OBSTN (1925). - NM ACTION. H7049/68 10.8.71 SEARCHED FOR WITH SONAR. SMALL CONTACT REPORTED BY SONAR BUT NO INDICATION ON E/S. CLOSER EXAMINATION PREVENTED BY DEFECT ON SONAR SET. (SOISS ROS DTD 13.11.70). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK GANNET OR GUNNET ROCK & BECAME TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE BURNTISLAND FOR HAMBURG. BUILT 1882 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 131HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J W CROSBY & J MAGEE, WEST HARTLEPOOL. STRUCK GUNNET LEDGE AFTER BEING DAMAGED IN SEVERE GALE. ALL 18 CREW RESCUED. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

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FAQ

Where is the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.396 N,3 11.086 W.

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

The seabed around the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 19, 1898.

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

The wreck of the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1925.

What country did the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PAOLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PAOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1039 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The PAOLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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