Polzella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Polzella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.724 N,0 38.735 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.462067
  • Longitude: 0.645583
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POLZELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 118.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 117
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 18
Orientation 100
Tonnage 4556
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1928
Scour Dimensions 250.0,000.0,003.0,185
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2338/28 14.4.28 SUNK IN 532700N, 004100E, APPROX. (B OF T 38/40). COLLISION TOOK PLACE 13 MILES NW OF DUDGEON. (LL 13.4.28). H2338/28 10.5.28 SEARCHED IN 532700N, 004100E. NOT FOUND. MASTER THINKS WK IS IN DEEP WATER IN SILVER PIT. (TH, 26.4.28). NCA. H332/62 25.1.62 WK LOCATED IN 532743N, 003850E USING 2 RANGE DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 235 IN GEN DEPTH 270FT. 400FT LONG. POOR A/S CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 26.9.72 AMEND TO WK 71MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 4.1.94 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 14.1.14 IN 5327.724N, 0038.735E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.26 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. SCOUR 3.0MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 250MTRS TOWARDS 185 DEGS. LENGTH 117MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 18MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT WK, POSSIBLY HULL-UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). GENERALLY INTACT. HUGE SCOUR TO S AND AT EACH END. AMEND WK 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ECLIPSE SHIPPING & TRADING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 429NHP. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ORAN. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS WHITBY ABBEY.

General Comments

MAINLY NTACT, ?INVERTED, LARGE SCOUR TO S & AT ENDS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.724 N,0 38.735 E
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FAQ

Where is the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.724 N,0 38.735 E.

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

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.724 N,0 38.735 E.

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

The seabed around the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 12, 1928.

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

The wreck of the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1928.

What country did the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The POLZELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4556 tons.

What type of wreck is the POLZELLA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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