Polperro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Polperro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.603 N,5 28.293 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.943383
  • Longitude: -5.471550
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLPERRO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 403
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Surveying Details

20.6.78 20.6.78 WK IN 495634N, 052814W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES). H1270/74 30.6.81 H1270/74 30.6.81 CHART AS USC PA 50MTRS IN 495634N, 052814W. BR STD. H5982/82 14.4.82 H5982/82 14.4.82 WKS SHOWN IN 495626N, 052842W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)6 [1982 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. 22.11.00 22.11.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN BY DECCA. DELETE PA. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT EN ROUTE FROM MANCHESTER & MILFORD HAVEN TO PENRYN. 11 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1937 BY N V SCHEEPSWERF FOXHOL AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY POLPEN SHIPPING CO., WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT 6M OFF THE LONGSHIPS ON A VOYAGE FROM MANCHESTER TO PENRYN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the POLPERRO wreck located?

The POLPERRO wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.603 N,5 28.293 W.

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

The POLPERRO lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.603 N,5 28.293 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLPERRO?

The seabed around the POLPERRO lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the POLPERRO sink?

The POLPERRO sank on Jan 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the POLPERRO discovered?

The wreck of the POLPERRO was discovered in 1944.

What country did the POLPERRO belong to?

The POLPERRO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLPERRO carrying?

The POLPERRO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLPERRO?

The POLPERRO had a tonnage of 403 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLPERRO?

The POLPERRO is classified as a steam ship.

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