Poljames Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Poljames Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.486 N,5 10.335 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.908100
  • Longitude: -5.172250
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLJAMES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 179
Tonnage 856
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H557/41 1.8.41 H557/41 1.8.41 POSN 3M SSE OF LIZARD HEAD, OR 495454N, 051024W. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 7.4.41). INS AS NDW PA. - NM 1785/41. 2.7.74 2.7.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 50MTRS. NE 154. HH091/059/01 8.4.05 HH091/059/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4954.484N, 0510.336W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.0 IN GEN DEPTH 78.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. LIES 179/359DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED, IN TWO PARTS. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). SEE ALSO [65695]. AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4954.486N, 0510.335W [WGD]. HT 7.9MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 30.5.07 30.5.07 NOT THE WRECK OF HMS ROCHE BONNE - SEE [22486]. APPEARS TO BE THE STERN OF AN OLD SWEDISH STEAM SHIP. NAME OF SHIPPING COMPANY IDENTIFIED BY PLATE AS 'FORNYADE ANGFARTYES AKTIEBOLAGET GOTHA'. BOW OF THIS SHIP LIKELY TO BE [65695]. (G POUND, FAX DTD 25.5.07). NCA. 15.6.07 15.6.07 NOW IDENTIFIED AS THE BOW SECTION OF THE 'POLJAMES'. POLJAMES THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN BUILT IN SWEDEN AS THE 'JAMES J DICKSON', BUT CONFISCATED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN 1917 & RENAMED. (G POUND, TELECOM 15.6.07). THIS HISTORY DOES FULLY AGREE WITH DETAILS FOUND IN DODS & THE SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES. SEE ALSO [22416] & [65695]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 6M S OF THE LIZARD. (BOT WR8/340 & DOCKET M46066). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 6M S OF THE LIZARD. 13 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). BUILT IN 1872 BY EARLE'S CO. LTD., KINGSTON-UPON-HULL, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-112 6M S OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEWPORT TO ST MALO. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

BOW SECTION OF BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the POLJAMES wreck located?

The POLJAMES wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.486 N,5 10.335 W.

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

The POLJAMES lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.486 N,5 10.335 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLJAMES?

The seabed around the POLJAMES lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the POLJAMES sink?

The POLJAMES sank on Oct 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POLJAMES discovered?

The wreck of the POLJAMES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the POLJAMES belong to?

The POLJAMES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POLJAMES?

The POLJAMES had a tonnage of 856 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLJAMES?

The POLJAMES is classified as a steam ship.

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