Pollux (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pollux (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.700300
  • Longitude: -1.150767
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLUX (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0009.0,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

19.3.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574250N, 011200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK. H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (1917)(PA) ON WK CHARTS. 7.2.57 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1409. 21.8.78 AMEND WK USC PA 60MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 11.5.09 IN 5742.018N, 0109.046W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.94 IN GEN DEPTH 77.1MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS FROM BOW AND STERN. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS N. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET BERGENSKE D/S. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR BERGEN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS N, SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN

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FAQ

Where is the POLLUX (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W.

How deep is the POLLUX (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.018 N,1 9.046 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the POLLUX (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the POLLUX (PROBABLY) sink?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the POLLUX (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLLUX (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the POLLUX (PROBABLY) belong to?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the POLLUX (PROBABLY) carrying?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel,chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1196 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLUX (PROBABLY)?

The POLLUX (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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