Polleon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polleon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.951 N,1 22.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.049183
  • Longitude: -1.371350
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLEON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 71.5
Sonar Width 12.9
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 134
Tonnage 1155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,1,6
Scour Dimensions 004,068.6,000.2,131
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4871/68 4.7.68 EXAM'D 6.11.67 IN 550256N, 012212W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83FT IN GEN DEPTH 109FT. SCOUR DEPTH 110FT. LIES NW/SE. (HMS MYRMIDON). BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (ISS ROS DTD S 31.12.70). NCA. H2433/71 29.3.72 EXAM'D IN 550255N, 012209W [OGB] USING HI-FIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 33.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 33.9MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 3/71). NCA. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 EXAM'D 21.7.98 IN 550256.1N, 012215.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 29.4, FOUL 29.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. BROKEN WK. GENERAL OUTLINE VISIBLE. DEBRIS AROUND MARGINS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. BR STD. HH10/351/15 16.9.99 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 40-50MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. HT 4MTRS. LIES E/W WITH BOWS W. BOW UPRIGHT, MIDDLE OF WK COLLAPSED FLAT. ENGINE ROOM OPENED UP. DEBRIS 40-50MTRS EAST/WEST. NO BRASS AT ALL ANYWHERE. CINC REQUESTED. (R JACKSON, FAX DTD 9.9.99). AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. NCA. HH100/351/15 16.9.99 DIVED IN 5502.99N, 0122.24W [?WGD]. IDENTITY AND DETAILS OF LOSS PROVIDED. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH THE BOILER STANDING NEXT TO THE LARGE ENGINE BLOCK. LOTS OF TWISTED PLATES IN A JUMBLED HEAP. THE BOW SECTION IS REPORTED TO BE FAIRLY INTACT. CLOSE BY ARE THE ANCHOR, CHAIN AND WINCHES WHILE THE PROPELLER IS AT THE AFTER END. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 13.9.99). NCA. 15.8.06 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS ELAPSED. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5502.951N, 0122.281W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 71.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.9MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4MTRS, WIDTH 68.6MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP TOWARD 131DEGS. IN 2 SECTIONS, BOW SECTION MAINLY INTACT, STERN SECTION MOSTLY BROKEN UP. SCATTERED DEBRIS WITH SLIGHT SCOURING. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915. REGISTERED AT NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVERETT & NEWBIGIN BUT UNDER CONTRACT TO THE ADMIRALTY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND IRON PROPELLER. PASSAGE BLYTHE TO THE RIVER TYNE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 78. ALL FOUR OF THE CREW WERE KILLED.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.951 N,1 22.281 W.

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

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.951 N,1 22.281 W.

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

The seabed around the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 22, 1918.

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

The wreck of the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLLEON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLLEON (POSSIBLY)?

The POLLEON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1155 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLEON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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