Polandia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polandia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.925 N,0 47.569 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.415417
  • Longitude: -0.792817
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLANDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 152
Tonnage 2238
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2006

Surveying Details

H0121/45 22.3.45 NON-SUB CONTACT IN 502500N, 004800W. LENGTH 122FT, HEIGHT 26-30FT. EXTENT OF TARGET 10DEGS AT 800YDS. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 22.3.45). H4121/76 8.11.76 WRECK LOCATED 9,10.6.76 IN 502453.6N, 004728.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. A DEFINITE WRECK NOT A NSC. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. SEABED OF COARSE SAND & STONES. DCS3 HEIGHT 10.9MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 400FT. A LARGE WRECK WHICH APPEARS TO BE BROKEN UP. LIES APPROX 160/340DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 54MTRS. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 9.6.03 IN 5024.925N, 0047.569W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.2 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.7MTRS. LIES 152/332 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 152 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED 6.03 IN 5024.893N, 0047.480W [WGD]. LENGTH 150MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 8MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE VESSEL SITTING UPRIGHT. MASSIVE DAMAGE TO BOW AFTER BRIDGE SECTION. REAR HOLD CONTAINS LARGE AMOUNT OF CHINA, SOME CARRYING MARK OF GERMAN EAST AFRICA LINE. (DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MISSING, PRESUMED SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT, MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.925 N,0 47.569 W
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FAQ

Where is the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.925 N,0 47.569 W.

How deep is the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.925 N,0 47.569 W.

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

The seabed around the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1917.

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

The wreck of the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLANDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2238 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLANDIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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