Polarlight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polarlight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.799 N,4 20.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.446650
  • Longitude: -4.341217
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLARLIGHT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 41.8 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH208/350/01 10.3.89 SANK 030 DEG, 1.5 MILES FROM POINT OF AYR LTHO. (LL 1.3.89). 28.3.89 SANK IN 542624N, 042000W. (LIVERPOOL CG, 28.3.89). AREA, 2 X 1 MILES, CENTRED ON REPD POSN SEARCHED BY THV MERMAID. NOT FOUND. (NLB, TELEX). NCA - AWAIT FURTHER. HH208/350/01 14.7.89 LOCATED 10.7.89 IN 542648N, 042008W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE, ORIENTATED 105/285 DEG. SWEEPING NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (HMS ROEBUCK, SIGNAL DTD 10.7.89). INS AS WK 22MTRS. - NM 2389/89. HH208/350/01 28.7.89 EXAM'D 10.7.89 IN 542647.9N, 042008.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 6.70MTRS; DCS3 HT 7.67MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEG, ON ITS SIDE WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE FACING S. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). NFA. HH090/728/02 22.7.98 EXAM'D 19.3.98 IN 542647.5N, 042024.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.6, FOUL 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 728). BR STD. 25.3.13 [WGD] POSN: 5426.799N, 0420.473W.
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER CARGO SHIFTED AND EVENTUALLY SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE TO RAMSEY.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the POLARLIGHT wreck located?

The POLARLIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.799 N,4 20.473 W.

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

The POLARLIGHT lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.799 N,4 20.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLARLIGHT?

The seabed around the POLARLIGHT lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the POLARLIGHT sink?

The POLARLIGHT sank on Feb 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the POLARLIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the POLARLIGHT was discovered in 1989.

What country did the POLARLIGHT belong to?

The POLARLIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLARLIGHT carrying?

The POLARLIGHT was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the POLARLIGHT?

The POLARLIGHT had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLARLIGHT?

The POLARLIGHT is classified as a motor vessel.

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