Politician (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Politician (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 3.984 N,7 16.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.066400
  • Longitude: -7.275900
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 143.6 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 7939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details AGROUND IN 570400N, 071630W, APPROX. WK SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROKEN UP WHERE SHE LAY AGROUND BUT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. (LLOYDS). 17.11.70 APPROX 4 TONS OF BRASS & COPPER (VALUE �1600) RECOVERED FROM WK LYING IN CASTLE BAY IN APRIL 1970. (LL 13.5.70). H1309/75 8.1.75 SEARCHES IN AREA TO THE SE OF RU HITHINISH ON ERISKAY BY A TEAM OF DIVERS FAILED TO LOCATE ANY TRACE OF THIS WRECK. HOWEVER, PART OF THIS VESSEL (STERN SECTION) WAS SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND IN THE SOUND OF ERISKAY. BOW SECTION WAS NOT LOCATED. (ASADA 'EXERCISE WRECK HUNTER', REPORT). SEE [1889] IN 570604.5N, 071620W. AMENDED TO DEAD. 12.3.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2012 USING M/B. (EMU LTD, HI 1324). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-LONDON MERCHANT. BUILT IN 1923 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD, HAVERTON HILL-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, SCREW ENGINE, 2 STEAM TURBINES FOR 1004HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J BROWN & CO. LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW ORLEANS. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN FOG AND HEAVY WEATHER. REPORTED TO BE CARRYING 243,000 BOTTLES OF SPIRITS. THIS LOSS WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NOVEL 'WHISKY GALORE' BY COMPTON MACKENZIE. (SIBI). CHARENTE SS CO LTD WAS A SUBSIDIARY OF THOMAS & JAMES HARRISON, LIVERPOOL. PRESENTLY OWNED BY SS POLITICIAN PLC. (K MCDONALD, DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV '04).

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FAQ

Where is the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 57 3.984 N,7 16.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) sink?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) sank on Feb 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 7939 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION)?

The POLITICIAN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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