SMITH'S DOCK COMPANY LTD., SOUTH BANK
| Name | POL X |
| Type | Whaler |
| Yard Number | 1051 |
| Launched | 06/08/1937 |
| Completed | 10/1937 |
| Off. Number | |
| Engine builder | Smith's Dock |
| Engine type | T 3 cyl. |
| GRT | 354 |
| Length (feet) | 134.8 (144 o.a.) |
| Beam (feet) | 26.3 |
| First owner | Hvalf. Polaris A/S (Melsom & Melsom), Larvik |
| History | 14/01/1941 Captured by German raider PINGUIN around 57.45S 02.30E, and sent to France with a prize crew |
| 1942 Became UJ.171, anti-submarine whaler for Kriegesmarine | |
| 1945 POL X on return to owners | |
| 1960 Brodrene Utkilens Red. A/S, Norway | |
| 1961 BJØRKHAUG, Red. A/S Bjørkhaug (Elling Aarseth & Co.), Ålesund, converted to fishing vessel. Fitted 8 cyl. Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz diesel engine | |
| 1971 DISKO, Bjarte Rogne, Ålesund | |
| Fate | 25/02/1977 Stranded and sank off Nordkyn after an engine room fire |
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