Poly 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Poly 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 17.381 N,63 30.231 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.289683
  • Longitude: 63.503850
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLY 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 64.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 783
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2021

Surveying Details

23.8.76 BEACHED ON PASNI COAST IN 251800N, 633000E, APPROX. (LL, 19.8.76). 7.9.76 FIRMLY AGROUND ON HARD MUD IN 251736N, 633030E. (LL, 3.9.76). H2065/75 15.2.84 PARTIALLY SUBMERGED WK IN 251736N, 633148E. (KARACHI NM 33/84). INS AS ST. - NM 617/84. 22.2.03 [WGD] POSN: 2517.670N, 6331.800E [WGD]. NE 38. 31.3.06 SHOWN IN 2517.38N, 6330.23E [WGD] ON PAKISTAN 61 [NC DTD 25.4.01, CORR TO NM 20/2002, REC'D 1.3.06]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD LTD, ARDROSSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEE TAF INVESTMENT SA. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR KUWAIT. BEACHED AND ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS FOLLOWING HEAVY LEAKAGE IN HULL PLATING DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the POLY 1 wreck located?

The POLY 1 wreck is located at coordinates 25 17.381 N,63 30.231 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POLY 1?

The seabed around the POLY 1 lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the POLY 1 sink?

The POLY 1 sank on Aug 5, 1976.

When was the wreck of the POLY 1 discovered?

The wreck of the POLY 1 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the POLY 1 belong to?

The POLY 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the POLY 1 carrying?

The POLY 1 was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the POLY 1?

The POLY 1 had a tonnage of 783 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLY 1?

The POLY 1 is classified as a carrier.

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