Poltava (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Poltava (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.958500
- Longitude: -1.291467
|
| Wreck Depth |
31.88 m
|
| Water Depth |
37 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
69.5 |
| Sonar Width |
16.3 |
| Shadow Height |
5.9 |
| Orientation |
287 |
| Tonnage |
945 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 19, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Scour Dimensions |
004.5,008.6,000.5,025 |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 15, 2019 |
Surveying Details
H7018/58 17.8.60 MANY A/S ECHOES IN 0.5MILE RADIUS ROUND 545730N, 011730W. E/S TRACE SHOWED NUMEROUS SMALL PEAKS RISING 5-10FT FROM BOTTOM (HMS SCOTT, 8.59). H1657/62 14.5.62 EXAM'D IN 545728N, 011721W USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 12FMS BY OROPESA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 104FT IN 125FT. NO SCOUR. GOOD A/S ECHO. (HMS SHACKLETON, 3.62). H2433/71 21.4.71 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. A GOOD ECHO FROM 1100YDS SSW. (ISS ROS DTD 31/12/70). H2433/71 22.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545728N, 011715W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR DEPT 0.5MTR. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. (HMS ECHO, 16/9/70). RETAIN DEPTH. BR STD FOR POSN. 8.6.72 INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 31MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 24.12.98 EXAM'D 24.6.98 IN 545730.3N, 011727.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.9, FOUL 32.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.0 IN GEN DEPTH 38.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, WITH DAMAGE TO ONE END. BOW (TO THE NW) INTACT WITH SIGNIFICANT HT. DEBRIS ON STERN AND CLOSE TO IT ON SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS SW 31MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 1.3.19 EXAM�D 1.3.19 IN 5457.510N, 0117.488W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 69.5MTRS, WIDTH 16.3MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 287/107DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4.5MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARD 25DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED 3 MILES ENE FROM SOUTER POINT. PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE TO ?. CARGO COAL. (WW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W
Poltava (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Poltava (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W.
How deep is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.88 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.51 N,1 17.488 W.
How deep is the seabed around the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.
When did the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) sink?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.
When was the wreck of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 945 tons.
What type of wreck is the POLTAVA (POSSIBLY)?
The POLTAVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT.