Polly Williams Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polly williams Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.798 N,3 4.175 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.479967
  • Longitude: -3.069583
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLLY WILLIAMS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 18.5
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1889
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 2, 2006

Surveying Details

5.3.1889 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB ON 4 AND 5.3.1889. DEPTH 21FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 3FMS 3FT. 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 5.9MTRS [LAT] IN 532847N, 030405W [WGD]. (K3500/10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 2.5.06 HH091/124/01 2.5.06 EXAM'D 25.1.06 IN 5328.7984N, 0304.1745W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.51 IN GEN DEPTH 8.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 1.63MTRS. ROTUND OBJECT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1125). AMEND WK 6.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 2.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5328.799N, 0304.176W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. LENGTH 18.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 053/233 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1864 AT RHYL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E HALL, CLARK, LANCASHIRE. PASSAGE ULVERSTONE FOR ELLSMERE PORT. WHEN AT ANCHOR IN CROSBY CHANNEL WAS RUN INTO AND SUNK BY THE SS TELEPHONE ABOUT 500YDS SW BY W 1/2 W FROM C8 BLACK BUOY. 1 LIFE LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

ROTUND OBJECT

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FAQ

Where is the POLLY WILLIAMS wreck located?

The POLLY WILLIAMS wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.798 N,3 4.175 W.

How deep is the POLLY WILLIAMS and where exactly is it located?

The POLLY WILLIAMS lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.798 N,3 4.175 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLLY WILLIAMS?

The seabed around the POLLY WILLIAMS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the POLLY WILLIAMS sink?

The POLLY WILLIAMS sank on Feb 28, 1889.

When was the wreck of the POLLY WILLIAMS discovered?

The wreck of the POLLY WILLIAMS was discovered in 1889.

What country did the POLLY WILLIAMS belong to?

The POLLY WILLIAMS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLLY WILLIAMS carrying?

The POLLY WILLIAMS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the POLLY WILLIAMS?

The POLLY WILLIAMS had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLLY WILLIAMS?

The POLLY WILLIAMS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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