Clan Davidson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan davidson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 10.567 N,8 31.283 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.176117
  • Longitude: -8.521383
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN DAVIDSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6486
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the steamship Clan Davidson lies in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Isles of Scilly at coordinates 48 10.567 N, 8 31.283 W. Sunk during World War I, the historic underwater wreck rests at a general depth of approximately 190 meters, with a recorded least depth of 178 to 182 meters to the top of the remains. Salvage operations and historical hydrographic surveys have documented the exact location of this submerged maritime heritage site in deep European waters.

Surveying Details

SUNK 130M SW BY W 1/4 W FROM THE SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). POSN 481400N, 083600W, APPROX. 6.5.69 6.5.69 WK IN 481100N, 082900W [EUR] USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.216). NCA. 10.3.76 10.3.76 SALVAGE OPERATIONS REPD IN HAND IN THIS POSN. (WZ 261, 10.3.76). H4551/76 20.10.76 H4551/76 20.10.76 'CLAN DAVIDSON' REPD LOCATED IN 481100N, 082845W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 585FT [178MTRS] IN GEN DEPTH 620FT [190MTRS] APPROX. (F HINES, RISDON BEAZLEY - VISIT TO OFFICE 15.8.76). NCA. H4226/85 14.9.88 H4226/85 14.9.88 CORRECT POSN FROM MANIERES DECCA COORDS: 481034N, 083117W [EUR]. (EPSHOM 10.6.88, FR WK NO.015600087). GIVES LEAST DEPTH AS 182MTRS. NCA. 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS WK 182MTRS IN 481036N, 082636W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4A. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY W DOXFORD & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER, IRVIN & CO [CLAN LINE]. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 496NHP FOR 13KNOTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE AUSTRALIA TO LONDON. 12 MEMBERS OF THE CREW KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN DAVIDSON wreck located?

The CLAN DAVIDSON wreck is located at coordinates 48 10.567 N,8 31.283 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN DAVIDSON?

The seabed around the CLAN DAVIDSON lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the CLAN DAVIDSON sink?

The CLAN DAVIDSON sank on Jun 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLAN DAVIDSON discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN DAVIDSON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLAN DAVIDSON belong to?

The CLAN DAVIDSON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN DAVIDSON carrying?

The CLAN DAVIDSON was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN DAVIDSON?

The CLAN DAVIDSON had a tonnage of 6486 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN DAVIDSON?

The CLAN DAVIDSON is classified as a steam ship.

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