Polo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Polo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.183 N,5 6.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.719717
  • Longitude: 5.105000
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name POLO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1950
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 1999

Surveying Details

H0656/43 15.2.43 LOSS OF SS 'POLO' REPORTED IN 364309N, 050621E. SHIPS HEAD 270DEGS, MASTS AT PRESENT VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (SO(H) NCXF, DTD 25.1.43). - W MED TNM 4/43. H04164/43 11.10.43 DW IN 364310N 050620E. (SEE DETAILS ABOVE). - FNM 2147/43. H4994/57 8.2.62 WK 7.2MTRS SHOWN IN 364310.5N 050623E ON FRENCH 5641. CHART AS WK 3FMS 5FT. LC 1710. H4122/64 17.12.64 WK 7.2MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 3029. CHART AS WK 3FMS 5FT. NC 252. 1.11.84 WK 7.2MTRS SHOWN IN 364311N, 050618E ON FRENCH 5641. NC 1710. 23.1.99 NOT SHOWN ON ALGERIAN 107 [1998 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1710. SEP 2008/000092929 21.11.08 DELETE WK 7.2MTRS. (FRENCH NM 45/15/08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, SUNDERLAND. ORIGINALLY LAID DOWN AS 'WAR HUMBER', A COASTAL STANDARD SHIP, BUT COMPLETED AS 'POLO'. VESSEL WAS AFIRE IN BOUGIE HARBOUR (BEJAIA) & WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL.3).

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FAQ

Where is the POLO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.183 N,5 6.3 E.

How deep is the POLO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 36 43.183 N,5 6.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the POLO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the POLO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 17, 1943.

When was the wreck of the POLO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the POLO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What cargo was the POLO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the POLO (POSSIBLY)?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1950 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLO (POSSIBLY)?

The POLO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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