Povena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Povena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.957 N,1 19.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.899283
  • Longitude: -1.318367
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POVENA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 83.9 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 80.9
Sonar Width 27.9
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 137
Tonnage 2104
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1899
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2019

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 19.9.98 IN 545357.9N, 011906.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 11.3, FOUL 11.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. LIES 106/286 DEGS. AREA OF DEBRIS WITH SEVERAL LINEAR AND POINT SONAR CONTACTS. LOCALLY KNOWN AS 'BUTTERWRECK' BY DIVERS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS SW 11.3MTRS. BR STD. 2.3.07 THIS IS POVENA, IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO. WAS EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED BY A DIVING COMPANY FROM THE TYNE. (R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 20.3.19 EXAM�D 20.3.19 IN 5453.957N, 0119.102W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 80.9MTRS, WIDTH 27.9MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 137/317DEGS. ENTIRELY BURIED EXCEPT A LINEAR SECTION AND 2 ROUND FEATURES. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 11.7MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAMON DE LA SOTA, BILBAO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINE WORKS LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE TYNE. STRUCK THE WHITE STONES, 1.9 MILES SSE OF SUNDERLAND N PIER LT. WAS REFLOATED THE FOLLOWING TIDE AND ATTEMPTED TO RESUME PASSAGE BUT FOUNDERED SHORTLY AFTER. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

ENTIRELY BURIED EXCEPT A LINEAR SECTION AND 2 ROUND FEATURES

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FAQ

Where is the POVENA wreck located?

The POVENA wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.957 N,1 19.102 W.

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

The POVENA lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.957 N,1 19.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POVENA?

The seabed around the POVENA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the POVENA sink?

The POVENA sank on Jun 3, 1899.

When was the wreck of the POVENA discovered?

The wreck of the POVENA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the POVENA belong to?

The POVENA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the POVENA carrying?

The POVENA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the POVENA?

The POVENA had a tonnage of 2104 tons.

What type of wreck is the POVENA?

The POVENA is classified as a steam ship.

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