Ponus Wreck

Field Value
Ponus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.516 N,5 4.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.141933
  • Longitude: -5.067617
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONUS
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.4
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 80
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 5077
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1916
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5500/27 27.8.27 H5500/27 27.8.27 WRECK LIES OFF SWANPOOL, REPORTED AS BEING DEMOLISHED IN 1923 BUT 1927 REPORT STATES THAT THE WRECK HAS NOT BEEN WHOLLY REMOVED AND THAT A PORTION STILL REMAINS. (FALMOUTH HBR COMM, 1.7.27). CHART AS ST IN 500827N, 050400W. NC 32. H01027/40 1.11.51 H01027/40 1.11.51 UNKNOWN STRANDED WRECK IN 500827N, 050400W. (LTR TO FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS, 1.11.51). NCA. H1485/63 22.3.71 H1485/63 22.3.71 NO TRACE SEEN WHEN HEIGHT OF TIDE WAS 3.6FT ABOVE CHART DATUM. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 41/70). DELETE. BR STD. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT SWANPOOL POINT, FALMOUTH. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. 17.12.85 17.12.85 BOTTOM PLATES AND RIBS, PART OF WHICH CAN BE SEEN AT LWS, REMAIN ON SITE. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1). NCA. 22.10.12 22.10.12 SUBSTANTIAL PART OF WK REMAINS, COVERING SOME 80MTRS SQUARE. HT 2-3MTRS. (M MILBURN, TELECON 22.10.12). 25.10.13 25.10.13 OBSERVED IN 5008.516N, 0504.057W [WGD]. (M MILLBURN, EMAIL DTD 24.10.13). ON EDGE OF DRYING REEF. FOR FILING ONLY. 29.10.143 29.10.143 REMAINS COVER AN AREA IN EXCESS OF 40MTRS BY 20MTRS. AT LW SPRINGS THERE IS ABOUT 12 INCHES SHOWING, JUST ONE PIECE OF METAL FROM THE LARGE SECTION OF HULL THAT REMAINS. HT OF WRECKAGE IS JUST OVER 2MTRS. (M MILLBURN, EMAIL DTD 25.10.13). INS AS OBSTN DRIES 0.3MTR.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANK STORAGE & CARRIAGE CO LTD. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING GALE AND WENT AGROUND. OIL CARGO CAUGHT FIRE. WRECK WAS BROKEN UP IN SITU. HAD JUST ARRIVED AT FALMOUTH FROM TRINIDAD. (SIBI).

General Comments

SUBSTANTIAL DEBRIS ASS REPORTED, ONE ITEM VIS AT LW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.516 N,5 4.057 W
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FAQ

Where is the PONUS wreck located?

The PONUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.516 N,5 4.057 W.

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

The PONUS lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.516 N,5 4.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PONUS?

The seabed around the PONUS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the PONUS sink?

The PONUS sank on Nov 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PONUS discovered?

The wreck of the PONUS was discovered in 1927.

What country did the PONUS belong to?

The PONUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PONUS carrying?

The PONUS was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the PONUS?

The PONUS had a tonnage of 5077 tons.

What type of wreck is the PONUS?

The PONUS is classified as a tanker.

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