Polvena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polvena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 52.94 N,5 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.882333
  • Longitude: -5.001500
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLVENA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK IN 485500N, 051000W APPROX. (LL WW1). 21.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 485300N, 050000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/78 14.4.78 INS AS NDW PA IN 485300N, 050000W. NC 2644. 10.8.87 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PD 75MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585008. INS AS WK USC PD 75MTRS. NC 2644. 19.1.93 REPD THAT 'POLVENA' WAS LOCATED BY ITALIAN SALVAGE CO. IN 484700N, 051000E APPROX IN 1952. (A C CROTHALL, TELECON). 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4852.940N, 0500.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 25M N BY E 0.25 E FROM USHANT. (WW1SL). COPPER CARGO WAS SALVAGED 1952 BY 'SERIMA' AND LANDED AT MORLAIX. (A C CROTHALL).

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FAQ

Where is the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 52.94 N,5 0.09 W.

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

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 48 52.94 N,5 0.09 W.

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

The seabed around the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 17, 1917.

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

The wreck of the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POLVENA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the POLVENA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLVENA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4750 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLVENA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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