Ashmun J Clough (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ashmun j clough (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.231133
  • Longitude: -1.685450
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1791
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1944
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.8.44 26.8.44 WK OF 'ASHMUN J CLOUGH' IN 501000N, 014100W. (AUBD 304/98). POSN ACCURACY WITHIN SEVERAL MILES. H0121/45 22.3.45 H0121/45 NSC REPD LOCATED 22.3.45 IN 501342N, 014100W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, PASI). H03504/51 15.12.59 H03504/51 15.12.59 FIRM ROCK CONTACT, OF SMALL EXTENT, OBTAINED DURING SEARCH FOR MISSING SUBMARINE HMS AFFRAY. CONTACT WAS EVALUATED AND CLASSIFICATION IS NOT DOUBTED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). HH100/351/05 23.1.92 HH100/351/05 & HH232/352/02 23.1.92 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 501348N, 014107W [OGB] USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (D G WOODHAMS). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/588/01 3.11.93 HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 28.6.93 IN 501352.1N, 014107.6W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.1 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH 122MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. LARGE INTACT AND UPRIGHT WK LYING 120/300DEGS IN A SHALLOW SCOUR. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4010/93. HH100/351/08 12.9.94 HH100/351/08 12.9.94 DIVED 16.8.94 IN 501350N, 014104W [WGD]. VESSEL HAS FOUR HOLDS AND TWO HUGE MAIN BOILERS TOGETHER WITH ONE DONKEY BOILER STANDING ON END. BOILERS AND STERN ARE THE HIGHEST POINTS. WRECKED GUN ON SEABED AT STERN. BOW BROKEN OFF, LIES TO THE SIDE AND POINTS TO ENE. (J WELCH). NCA. 21.2.07 21.2.07 UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT. A SUBSTANTIAL WK. HOLDS ARE FULL OF WAR CARGO INCLUDING TANK TRACKS, TYRES AND OTHER MILITARY STORES. MUCH ANGLING GEAR ON WK. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY W BUTLER, SHIPBUILDERS. MANAGED BY STEPHENSON CLARKE & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES FOR THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 188NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR THE NORMANDY BEACHES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-49. CREW OF 27 AND 8 GUNNERS. 12 CREW AND 4 GINNERS LOST. (DODS & WWW1SL).

General Comments

LARGE INTACT & UPRIGHT WK

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FAQ

Where is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W.

How deep is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1791 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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