Polgarth Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Polgarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.013000
- Longitude: 1.724017
|
| Wreck Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
POLGARTH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
56.4 m |
| Width |
9.4 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Sonar Length |
102.86 |
| Sonar Width |
19.56 |
| Shadow Height |
6.7 |
| Orientation |
16 |
| Tonnage |
794 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 1, 1942
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 18, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H0984/42 4.6.42 INS WK 6FMS 5FT. - NM 1167/43. H0984/42 20.3.59 EXAM'D IN 520049N, 014333E. OROPESA SWEEP AUGUST 1948. CLEAR 47FT. LEAST E/S 60FT. SEABED 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 2087/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 11.8.76 IN 520048N, 014333E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.7, FOUL 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22-23MTRS. SCOUR 25.0MTRS. ONE LARGE CONTACT 110MTRS X 50MTRS THOUGHT TO BE TWO SHIPS. NO SIGN OF BREAK UP. LYING N/S. FOUL IS 20MTRS FROM N END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 5.5.95 IN 520046.91N, 014326.60E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS.SCOUR DEPTH 3.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 015/295 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT SWEPT DUE TO PRESENCE OF FISHING FLOATS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN AS CHARTED. SEP 2015/000143573 15.7.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15 IN 5200.798N, 0143.455E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.9MTRS. (FUGRO EMU, EMAIL DTD 30.6.15). NFS, RETAIN DW SW 17.7MTRS. � SEP 2019/000272653 18.11.19 EXAM'D 30.06.19; IN 5200.780N, 0143.441E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.00MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 102.86MTRS, WIDTH 19.56MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. WRECK IS LYING ON ITS SIDE, BROKEN UP. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-KEMPTON '37, EX-MAYRIX '34. BUILT BY COCHRAN & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE POLGARTH SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR SOUTHAMPTON. CARGO 860 TONS COAL. STRUCK A MINE. WK WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E
Polgarth on Wreck Map
Polgarth Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the POLGARTH wreck located?
The POLGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E.
How deep is the POLGARTH and where exactly is it located?
The POLGARTH lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.78 N,1 43.441 E.
How deep is the seabed around the POLGARTH?
The seabed around the POLGARTH lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the POLGARTH sink?
The POLGARTH sank on Mar 1, 1942.
When was the wreck of the POLGARTH discovered?
The wreck of the POLGARTH was discovered in 1942.
What country did the POLGARTH belong to?
The POLGARTH belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the POLGARTH?
The POLGARTH had a tonnage of 794 tons.
What type of wreck is the POLGARTH?
The POLGARTH is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
LYING ON SIDE, BROKEN UP.