Where is the POLLUX wreck located?

The POLLUX wreck is located at coordinates 5 51.235 N,10 2.868 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLUX?

The seabed around the POLLUX lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POLLUX discovered?

The wreck of the POLLUX was discovered in 2004.

What type of wreck is the POLLUX?

The POLLUX is classified as a tug.

Pollux Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pollux Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	5 51.235 N,10 2.868 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 5.853917 Longitude: -10.047800
Water Depth	10 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	POLLUX
Type	tug
Sonar Length	39
Sonar Width	12
Orientation	80
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	2004
Last Detection Year	2019
Original Source	survey vessel
Last Amended Date	Sep 30, 2025

Surveying Details

14.4.04 14.4.04 MAST OBSERVED ABOVE WATER IN 0551.235N, 1002.869W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. LIES ALONG THE HARBOUR TRAFFIC QUAY. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4051/1). INS AS DW MAST. BR STD. 19.5.04 19.5.04 SHOWN AS ST ALONGSIDE HARBOUR TRAFFIC QUAY. REPORT OF SURVEY M4051/1 STATES MAST ABOVE WATER SURFACE AT ALL TIDES. WK WAS NOT SURVEYED SO NOT POSSIBLE TO ESTABLISH STATE OF WK AT LAT. LOCAL FIT [WGD] POSN OBTAINED BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0551.227N, 1002.871W. NE 3648. 17.1.11 17.1.11 WK LOCATED 1.11.09 IN 0551.235N, 1002.868W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. MAST VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. (AFRICA PARTNERSHIP SURVEY 2009). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS E. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2019/000104761 02.05.19 NOT LOCATED IN PHOTOPLOT PG3430 2019.(UKHO). AMEND TO DEAD. RSDRA2025000460539 30.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (LIBERIA NATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY, 27.02.25). NFA.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 51.235 N,10 2.868 W

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Surveying Details

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