Polanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.793 N,0 32.323 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.579883
  • Longitude: -0.538717
Wreck Depth 45.04 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLANNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86 m
Width 11.6 m
Sonar Length 86.7
Sonar Width 16.7
Shadow Height 6.76
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2345
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 543447N, 003226W. (M FREEMAN, LTR DTD 30.9.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H6331/87 27.1.89 WK EXAM'D 17.6.88 IN 543447N, 003214W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 115/295DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT SE END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/13 17.3.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'POLANNA'. BUILT IN HAMBURG BY BLOHM & VOSS. IDENTIFIED FROM DECK FITTINGS MARKED 'LUFT UND ROHR TANK NO1' AND STEAM WHISTLE MADE IN HAMBURG. ENGINE AND BOILER DETAIL MATCH. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). NCA. SEP 2017/00002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5434.793N, 0032.323W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS, LENGTH 86.7MTRS, WIDTH 16.7MTRS, HEIGHT 6.76MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BUT IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANNA WOERMANN '98, EX-ANTONINA I. BUILT IN 1893. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SS CO, GLASGOW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the POLANNA wreck located?

The POLANNA wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.793 N,0 32.323 W.

How deep is the POLANNA and where exactly is it located?

The POLANNA lies at a depth of about 45.04 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.793 N,0 32.323 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLANNA?

The seabed around the POLANNA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the POLANNA sink?

The POLANNA sank on Aug 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the POLANNA discovered?

The wreck of the POLANNA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the POLANNA belong to?

The POLANNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLANNA carrying?

The POLANNA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLANNA?

The POLANNA had a tonnage of 2345 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLANNA?

The POLANNA is classified as a steam ship.

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