The following complimentary information is from the magazine "Diver" and the associated "DiverNet"...

This is a well-dived wreck and at 14,294 tons the biggest in Yorkshire waters. I rank it 15th among the UK's wrecks!

The Polish liner struck a German mine about 25 miles off Withernsea, boundfrom the Tyne to Australia in ballast as a troopship. Ten of her crew were lost. She is now at 53 45.75N; 00 45.67 in 33m.

The bow - with beautiful decorations still there - stands 9m proud, but is broken off. The three decks should be explored only by experienced divers, and they should take care, as some collapse is taking place. Tidal currents on the seabed are strong and overfalls on the surface mark the wreck.

Distance from land (18 miles from Flamborough Head) makes hardboats from Hull, Bridlington or Scarborough the sensible way to visit this wreck. For details see Diver Guide: Dive Yorkshire, by Arthur Godfrey and Peter Lassey.

15 PILSUDSKI

14,294-ton twin-screw Polish liner converted by Admiralty to troopship at start of WWII, built 1935. 526ft x 70ft. 2516hp diesel engines. Armed: AA guns.

Cargo: In ballast, Tyne for Australia. Position: 53 45.75N; 00 45.67E.

Depth: 33m.

Sunk: 26 November, 1939 after striking German mine 25 miles off Withernsea. 10 crew lost.

Diving: Biggest Yorkshire wreck. Bow section 9m proud, broken off and listing 45¡ to port. Embossed letters of name on starboard side. Three decks to explore - with care. Stern upright, but more broken, 5m proud. Both props buried in shingle. Beware very strong currents on seabed and overfalls above.

Launch: Hull; Bridlington; Scarborough.

The Bow - the discernable round shape is the badge of The First Brigade born on the bow.

Starboard Anchor

Starboard Scupper

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"A Special Dive On The Pilsudski"
by Chris Storey
British Sub-Aqua Club, Hull Branch