Pochard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pochard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.515 N,4 40.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.341917
  • Longitude: -4.676133
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POCHARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1884
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5043/70 14.9.79 H5043/70 14.9.79 SEARCHED FOR IN 531918N, 044100W. NOT FOUND, BUT SEA CONDITIONS NOT IDEAL. (HMS FAWN, HI 57B/79). NCA. HH100/351/01 5.5.89 HH100/351/01 5.5.89 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 1M N OF NORTH STACK FOG SIGNAL STATION. (K HURLEY, 10.4.89). POSN 532030N, 044030W FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY D J DUNLOP & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK STEAMSHIP CO, CORK. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES OF 250 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROTTERDAM. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN SW FORCE 9. (SIBI). OBSERVED HEADING FOR HOLYHEAD HBR. WHEN SUDDENLY SANK, STERN FIRST, WITH LOSS OF ALL HANDS. (K. HURLEY AND LL).

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FAQ

Where is the POCHARD wreck located?

The POCHARD wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.515 N,4 40.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POCHARD?

The seabed around the POCHARD lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the POCHARD sink?

The POCHARD sank on Dec 7, 1884.

When was the wreck of the POCHARD discovered?

The wreck of the POCHARD was discovered in 1894.

What country did the POCHARD belong to?

The POCHARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POCHARD carrying?

The POCHARD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the POCHARD?

The POCHARD had a tonnage of 1135 tons.

What type of wreck is the POCHARD?

The POCHARD is classified as a steam ship.

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