Poleire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Poleire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.986 N,6 21.121 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.966433
  • Longitude: -6.352017
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLEIRE
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 1993

Surveying Details

H3193/70 11.5.70 STRANDED IN 495756N, 062106W. (TH, L560/16/5, 30.4.70). BR STD. 20.6.70 LIES E/W, BOW E, IN GEN DEPTH 30-60FT. UPPER PARTS OF WK COME VERY CLOSE TO SURFACE. ONE MAST SHOWING ABOVE WATER. LOCAL SALVAGE COMPANY HAS REMOVED PROPELLER, SPARE PROP., AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. OPERATIONS ARE STILL UNDER WAY. VESSEL WAS GREEK REGISTERED IN FAMAGUSTA. (ST ATHAN SUB AQUA CLUB, JUNE 1970). NCA. H1247/69 & H3193/70 24.6.70 CORRECT POSN OF WK IS 495757N, 062104W. ONLY FOREMAST NOW REMAINS ABOVE WATER, WITH PART OF BRIDGE STRUCTURE JUST AWASH. STERN IS TO THE W IN SOME 50FT OF WATER AND IS NOW VERY BROKEN. WK LIES WITH PORT SIDE HARD AGAINST A SMALL UNDERWATER ROCKFACE. LARGE HOLE IN STARBOARD SIDE, OPPOSITE NO. 3 HOLD, GIVES EASY ACCESS INSIDE WK. CARGO HAS SPEWED OUT AND A THIN GREY LAYER OF ZINC ORE COVERS ENTIRE SEABED. AREA LIES WELL TO E OF THE MAIN VIEW OF NEW GRIMSBY HARBOUR CHANNEL, BUT IS STILL A HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT. (CPO R LARN, 20.6.70). AMEND TO DW (MAST) IN REVISED POSN. NC 34. [PHOTOGRAPH OF WK - CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL.3, THE ISLES OF SCILLY, P.213]. HH230/400/02 21.9.93 MAST NO LONGER SHOWS. AREA CAREFULLY EXAM'D AT LW SPRINGS. NO SURFACE DISTURBANCE NOTICED. (CAPT J W F BRIGGS, 1.9.93). DELETE LEGEND (MAST). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARIUS NIELSEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F.O.S SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE FOUNES FOR GDYNIA. RAN AGROUND ON LITTLE KETTLE ROCK IN DENSE FOG, HER RADAR BEING UNSERVICEABLE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the POLEIRE wreck located?

The POLEIRE wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.986 N,6 21.121 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLEIRE?

The seabed around the POLEIRE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the POLEIRE sink?

The POLEIRE sank on Apr 15, 1970.

When was the wreck of the POLEIRE discovered?

The wreck of the POLEIRE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the POLEIRE belong to?

The POLEIRE belonged to CY.

What cargo was the POLEIRE carrying?

The POLEIRE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the POLEIRE?

The POLEIRE had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLEIRE?

The POLEIRE is classified as a motor vessel.

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