Polrosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polrosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 38.6 N,61 44.153 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.643333
  • Longitude: -61.735883
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLROSA
Type mailboat
Flag GB
Length 108.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3824
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3900/30 6.9.30 ST CHARTED IN 173830N, 614300W, OR 005DEGS, 1.6M FROM CASTLE HILLHOUSE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1997. H4779/70 27.10.70 NO REMAINING VISIBLE SIGN. (HMS FOX, HN 18/70). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. 22.1.82 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA IN 173833N, 614411W [NAS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 254. 9.11.90 WGD POSN: 173836N, 614409W. NC 584. 2.2.02 WGD POSN: 1738.600N, 6144.153W. NE 254 [LARGEST SCALE].
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY BREMER VULKAN, WAS WRECKED AT BARBUDA WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ST KITTS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. (DODS). EX-GERMAN 'RENATA AMSINCK', CAPTURED DURING WWI IN THE CAMEROONS.

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FAQ

Where is the POLROSA wreck located?

The POLROSA wreck is located at coordinates 17 38.6 N,61 44.153 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLROSA?

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

When did the POLROSA sink?

The POLROSA sank on Aug 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the POLROSA discovered?

The wreck of the POLROSA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the POLROSA belong to?

The POLROSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLROSA carrying?

The POLROSA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the POLROSA?

The POLROSA had a tonnage of 3824 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLROSA?

The POLROSA is classified as a mailboat.

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