Possidon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Possidon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 41.985 N,9 33.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.699750
  • Longitude: -9.550567
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POSSIDON
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H095/40 13.2.41 SUNK IN 564200N, 093300W. (CINC W.A. 5.2.41). PLOTS IN APPROX 600MTRS. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564300N, 091600W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). POSNS 564200N, 093300W & ABOUT 564000N, 085000W ALSO GIVEN IN LL WW2. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMAINE WHILST EN-ROUTE NEW ORLEANS & SYDNEY N.S. TO GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G.N. PITTAS BROS. & CO.

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FAQ

Where is the POSSIDON wreck located?

The POSSIDON wreck is located at coordinates 56 41.985 N,9 33.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POSSIDON?

The seabed around the POSSIDON lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the POSSIDON sink?

The POSSIDON sank on Sep 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the POSSIDON discovered?

The wreck of the POSSIDON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the POSSIDON belong to?

The POSSIDON belonged to GR.

What cargo was the POSSIDON carrying?

The POSSIDON was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the POSSIDON?

The POSSIDON had a tonnage of 3840 tons.

What type of wreck is the POSSIDON?

The POSSIDON is classified as a steam ship.

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