Pollux 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pollux 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.455 N,4 57.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.674250
  • Longitude: -4.965033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLUX 2
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 931
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H403/61 29.3.61 H403/61 29.3.61 WK DESTROYED BY GALES OVER THE YEARS. FEW PIECES SCATTERED ON ROCKY SHORELINE. REMAINS ON SEABED IN 544027N, 045750W [OGB] IN 20-50FT [6-15MTRS] OF WATER. (GILL DIVING SERVICES). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1795/65 10.5.65 H1795/65 10.5.65 REPD TO LIE 40YDS OFFSHORE. (MR R CLEGG). NCA. H571/66 26.10.69 H571/66 26.10.69 REPD TO LIE IN 544025N, 045802W [OGB], BUT NOT ACCEPTED. (MR JESSOP).

Circumstances of loss

ON CHARTER TO MINISTRY OF WAR & TRANSPORT. CAUGHT FIRE AND DRIFTED ASHORE & BROKE HER BACK.

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FAQ

Where is the POLLUX 2 wreck located?

The POLLUX 2 wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.455 N,4 57.902 W.

When did the POLLUX 2 sink?

The POLLUX 2 sank on Dec 26, 1942.

When was the wreck of the POLLUX 2 discovered?

The wreck of the POLLUX 2 was discovered in 1961.

What country did the POLLUX 2 belong to?

The POLLUX 2 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLLUX 2 carrying?

The POLLUX 2 was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the POLLUX 2?

The POLLUX 2 had a tonnage of 931 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLUX 2?

The POLLUX 2 is classified as a steam ship.

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