Polruan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Polruan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.278 N,0 36.116 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.504633
  • Longitude: -0.601933
Wreck Depth 19.16 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLRUAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 80.9
Sonar Width 21.6
Shadow Height 3.81
Orientation 27
Tonnage 3692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H6619/16 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 514/16. H124/19 3.1.19 NO OBSTRUCTION FOUND IN THIS POSITION. (VAEC). H3752/26 11.6.26 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1916). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1191. H2281/31 7.4.31 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1625. H2392/33 4.5.33 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 58FT [17,.6MTRS]. LYING 029.5DEG, 7.35C FROM EAST PIER LT, OR 028DEGS, 8C FROM OLD WEST PIER LT. (HMS FITZROY, 4.4.33). AMEND TO WK 58FT IN 543017N, 003600W. - NM ACTION. 29.11.74 AMEND TO SW 17MTRS [LAT]. NC 129. H6331/87 18.1.89 EXAM'D 14.8.88 IN 543016N, 003600W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.2 IN GEN DEPTH 24.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LIES 045/225DEG. HIGH POINT IS AMIDSHIPS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO FISHING NETS IN AREA. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE CONFIRMS OBSERVED HEIGHT. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 19.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 28.2.06 EUT POSN: 5430.277N, 0036.102W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY '02]. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5430.278N, 0036.116W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 80.9MTRS, WIDTH 21.6MTRS, HEIGHT 3.81MTRS, ORIENTATION 027/207 DEGS. WRECK COLLAPSED ONTO THE SEABED, HULL PLATE PRESENT ALONG WESTERN SIDE AND REMAINS OF DECK AND FRAME SURROUND THE THREE BOILERS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 19.1MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY W GRAY & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL BROTHERS, CAIRNS, NOBLE & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. REQUISTIONED BY ADMIRALTY AS A COLLIER. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR DUNKIRK. CAUSE OF SINKING WAS POSSIBLY A MINE OR, AS BOT INQUIRY FOUND, VESSEL STRUCK WHITBY ROCK. (SIBI).

General Comments

WRECK COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 30.278 N,0 36.116 W
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FAQ

Where is the POLRUAN wreck located?

The POLRUAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.278 N,0 36.116 W.

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

The POLRUAN lies at a depth of about 19.16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.278 N,0 36.116 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLRUAN?

The seabed around the POLRUAN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the POLRUAN sink?

The POLRUAN sank on Oct 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the POLRUAN discovered?

The wreck of the POLRUAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the POLRUAN belong to?

The POLRUAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLRUAN carrying?

The POLRUAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLRUAN?

The POLRUAN had a tonnage of 3692 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLRUAN?

The POLRUAN is classified as a steam ship.

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