Polymina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polymina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.179 N,5 30.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.852983
  • Longitude: -5.508000
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLYMINA
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 11.8
Orientation 87
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 495100N, 053100W. (DOCKET M72715). H2537/28 H2537/28 NCA. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H1286/76 13.5.76 H1286/76 LOCATED IN POSN BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 227FT. (T E CAKEBREAD, 13.5.76). H2979/74 24.2.77 H2979/74 24.2.77 FF REPD IN 495109N, 053034W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.2.77). H2979/74 14.12.77 H2979/74 14.12.77 TWO FFS REPD IN 495109N, 053042W [OGB] AND 495112N, 053033W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 495110N, 053037W [OGB] [MID-POINT]. NC 2565. H1310/82 8.2.82 H1310/82 8.2.82 POSITIVE WK LOCATED IN 495120N, 053024W USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). NCA. HH091/057/01 8.4.05 HH091/057/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 15.9.04 IN 4951.179N, 0530.480W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.6 IN GEN DEPTH 79.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 11.8MTRS. LIES 087/267 DEGS WITH BOWS E. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INTACT, UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FWD. AMEND WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232953 08.08.24 WRECK DIVED IN POSN. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS �SS POLYMINA� FROM CUNARD AND GERMAN CROCKERY. (MCA RECEIVER OF WRECK EMAIL, DTD 08.08.24). UPDATE OBJNAM FROM UNDEFINED TO �POLYMINA�.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2024

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS E, BROKEN DOWN AT FWD END

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FAQ

Where is the POLYMINA wreck located?

The POLYMINA wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.179 N,5 30.48 W.

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

The POLYMINA lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.179 N,5 30.48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POLYMINA?

The seabed around the POLYMINA lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POLYMINA discovered?

The wreck of the POLYMINA was discovered in 1917.

What type of wreck is the POLYMINA?

The POLYMINA is classified as a steam ship.

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