Pollux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pollux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 32.151 N,17 50.463 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.535850
  • Longitude: 17.841050
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name POLLUX
Type tug
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1990
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2024

Surveying Details

HH316/350/01 26.3.90 SANK RATHER RAPIDLY IN 573224N, 175036E. (LL 7.3.90). HH316/350/01 10.4.90 WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL 15.3.90). NFA. HH316/350/01 17.7.91 WRECK WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. LEAST DEPTH DEPTH NOT KNOWN. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (SWEDISH HO, TLX 16.7.91). NFA. HH316/350/01 26.3.90 INS AS NDWPA IN 573224N, 175036E [STO]. HH316/350/01 20.8.91 NDW IN 573224N, 175036E. (SWEDISH NM 1123/91). AMEND NDW. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5732.351N, 1750.356E. SEP 2014/000025699 24.2.14 SHOWN IN 5732.378N, 1750.405E [WGD] ON SE300010 [EDN 16.0].

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE. WAS OVERWHELMED BY SEA AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the POLLUX wreck located?

The POLLUX wreck is located at coordinates 57 32.151 N,17 50.463 E.

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

The POLLUX lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 57 32.151 N,17 50.463 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLUX?

The seabed around the POLLUX lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the POLLUX sink?

The POLLUX sank on Mar 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the POLLUX discovered?

The wreck of the POLLUX was discovered in 1991.

What country did the POLLUX belong to?

The POLLUX belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the POLLUX?

The POLLUX is classified as a tug.

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