Polleon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Polleon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 2.005 N,1 21.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.033417
  • Longitude: -1.353017
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLEON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details INS ON CHARTS. (NO REFERENCE KNOWN). AMENDED TO NDW. NC 3104. (NO REFERENCE KNOWN). H2002/25 25.3.25 NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS FITZROY). H3001/60 22.9.60 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 3104. H1657/62 11.5.62 NO TRACE OF WRECKAGE BY E/S OR A/S. (HMS SHACKLETON, MARCH 1962). DELETED. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). HH090/796/01 6.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 3M E.N.E. OF TYNE ENTRANCE,4 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the POLLEON wreck located?

The POLLEON wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.005 N,1 21.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLEON?

The seabed around the POLLEON lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the POLLEON sink?

The POLLEON sank on Mar 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the POLLEON discovered?

The wreck of the POLLEON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the POLLEON belong to?

The POLLEON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLLEON carrying?

The POLLEON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLLEON?

The POLLEON had a tonnage of 1155 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLEON?

The POLLEON is classified as a steam ship.