Clan Alpine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan alpine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 29 N,0 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.483333
  • Longitude: -0.483333
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN ALPINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3587
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.9.72 25.9.72 SUNK 40M N BY E 1/2 E OF MUCKLE FLUGGA. (DODS). POSN 612900N, 002900W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY W DOXFORD & SON LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYSER, IRVINE & CO (CLAN LINE). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 330NHP FOR 11 KTS. PASSAGE FOR ARCHANGEL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. FOUR OFFICERS AND FOUR LASCAR SEAMEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN ALPINE wreck located?

The CLAN ALPINE wreck is located at coordinates 61 29 N,0 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN ALPINE?

The seabed around the CLAN ALPINE lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the CLAN ALPINE sink?

The CLAN ALPINE sank on Jun 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLAN ALPINE discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN ALPINE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLAN ALPINE belong to?

The CLAN ALPINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN ALPINE?

The CLAN ALPINE had a tonnage of 3587 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN ALPINE?

The CLAN ALPINE is classified as a steam ship.

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