Polar Prince Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Polar prince Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
35 45.8 N,6 6 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 240 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | POLAR PRINCE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3611 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 18, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | VESSEL TORPEDOED AND SANK. (WWI BR MERCHANT SHIPPING LOSSES & LL WWI). NCA, POSN 354548N, 060600W FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 7, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN FOR MALTA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK 8M W BY S OF CAPE SPARTEL. MASTER MADE PRISONER. (WWI BR MERCHANT SHIPPING LOSSES & LL WWI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
35 45.8 N,6 6 W
Polar Prince on Wreck Map
Polar Prince Wreck on Google Map
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