Polglen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polglen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.726 N,6 34.944 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.695433
  • Longitude: 6.582400
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLGLEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 795
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1948
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 0.5M N OF J.E 17 BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H5850/48 5.10.51 WK 10.5MTRS [5FMS 4FT] REPD IN 534149N, 063509E. (HAMBURG NM 2794/51). - NM 1803/51. H5850/48 2.3.64 LEAST DEPTH NOW 10MTRS [5FMS 3FT]. (HAGUE NM 4659/63). BR STD. H5850/48 12.2.66 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15MTRS [8FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3831/65). BR STD. 26.11.70 SHOWN AS WK SW 14.6MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1352 [1970 EDN]. NCA. 6.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 534146N, 063502E [EUR] ON GERMAN WK CHART 87 [1971 EDN]. H4146/82 9.6.82 SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.6MTRS [8FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1645/82). BR STD. 15.6.92 POSN GIVEN AS 534146N, 065303E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 1990 EDN NO.N5 64) SEP 2016/000049428 22.3.16 SHOWN AS WK SW 14.2MTRS IN 5341.727N, 0634.953E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [ED 37, CORR TO 29/1/16. AMEND TO DW SW 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

MINED 14M ENE OF BORKUM, WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR LONDON. (LL WW2 VOL.2)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 41.726 N,6 34.944 E
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FAQ

Where is the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.726 N,6 34.944 E.

How deep is the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.726 N,6 34.944 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 16, 1948.

When was the wreck of the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 795 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLGLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The POLGLEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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