Polycarp (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polycarp (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.505 N,5 44.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.508417
  • Longitude: -5.741783
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLYCARP (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 8.2
Orientation 165
Tonnage 3577
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2000

Surveying Details

H095/39 5.7.40 SUNK IN 493200N, 053500W, APPROX. (C-IN-C WEST APPS, 3.7.40). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 493200N, 053500W. (AUBD 2675A/32). SUNK IN 494900N, 053500W. (WW2SL). 25.4.78 INS AS USC PA 75MTRS IN 493200N, 053500W. NC 2565. H6501/87 9.3.89 NOTHING OTHER THAN A PROMINENT TEXTURE BAND LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN BUT A DEFINITE WK EXAM'D 11.11.88 IN 493029N, 054426W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92 IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.0MTRS, SHADOW HT 7.9MTRS. FAIRLY BROKEN UP AND LYING 165/345DEGS WITH AN AREA OF POSSIBLE CARGO ADJACENT TO THE N. LENGTH 91MTRS, BEAM 12.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 92MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 942/89. H3943/88 7.11.89 EXAM'D 30.6.89 IN 493028N, 054427W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93 IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS AND IS WELL DECAYED. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). NCA. HH100/351/04 22.4.91 LOCATED IN 493038.5N, 054423W USING GPS. (D TURTLE, 2.4.91). 5.12.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMEND TO WK 93MTRS IN 493028N, 054427W [OGB]. BR STD. 10.7.06 EXAM'D 26.5.05 EXAM'D BY ROV. STEEL WRECK SITE. LOSTS OF DEBRIS AND NETS ALL AROUND. (ODYSSEY INTERNATIONAL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-101. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. CREW SAVED. (LL WW2).

General Comments

WELL DECAYED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 30.505 N,5 44.507 W
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FAQ

Where is the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.505 N,5 44.507 W.

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

The POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.505 N,5 44.507 W.

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

The seabed around the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 2, 1940.

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

The wreck of the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY)?

The POLYCARP (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3577 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLYCARP (POSSIBLY)?

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

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