Poldown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Poldown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.616 N,5 5.146 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.526933
  • Longitude: -5.085767
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLDOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1370
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Surveying Details

H6391/19 22.4.20 H6391/19 22.4.20 SANK 2M WSW FROM TREVOSE HD. (WW1SL). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN PA 503135N, 050505E. - NM 674/20. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS DW (1917) PA. BA 1178. H4604/28 12.2.29 H4604/28 12.2.29 NOW WK 10FMS (18.3MTRS). (TH). - NM 304/29. H2959/73 19.3.75 H2959/73 19.3.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER BELIEVED WRECK, TREVOSE LT BRG 063(M) OR 054(T)DEGS ST EVAL CH TR 136(M) OR 127(T)DEGS TOWAN HD CG LOOKOUT 192.5 (M) OR 183.5(T)DEGS. ALSO FISHERMANS FASTENER IN 503136N, 050451W USING DECCA. PRESUMED SAME WK. (MR GILES, 13/2/75). NCA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). DELETE. BR STD. 18.6.12 18.6.12 WK [16703] STATED TO BE POLDOWN. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 7.2012). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PELLWORM, EX-HAWK. BUILT IN 1905 BY FEVIGS, FEVIG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSIOIN ENGINE OF 142NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR BOULOGNE. MINED AND BOW BLOWN OFF 2M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. 18 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

BOW BLOWN OFF AT TIME OF SINKING

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FAQ

Where is the POLDOWN wreck located?

The POLDOWN wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.616 N,5 5.146 W.

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

The POLDOWN lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.616 N,5 5.146 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLDOWN?

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

When did the POLDOWN sink?

The POLDOWN sank on Oct 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the POLDOWN discovered?

The wreck of the POLDOWN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the POLDOWN belong to?

The POLDOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLDOWN carrying?

The POLDOWN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLDOWN?

The POLDOWN had a tonnage of 1370 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLDOWN?

The POLDOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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