Clan Monroe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clan monroe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 2.396 N,1 30.027 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.039933
  • Longitude: 1.500450
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MONROE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 1.2
Tonnage 5952
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H0737/40 16.11.40 H0737/40 16.11.40 INS AS ST. (QUEEN EMPRESS). - NM 2653/40. H0737/40 10.12.45 H0737/40 10.12.45 AMEND TO DW MASTS WITH G CON BUOY, GP FL(3)G 10SEC. - NM 4006/45. H0737/40 24.10.46 H0737/40 24.10.46 DELETE MASTS. (C IN C NORE). H0737/40 8.5.54 H0737/40 8.5.54 EXAM'D 23.6.50. SWEPT CLEAR 21FT, FOUL 22FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23FT IN GEN DEPTH 29FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 19.7.50). AMEND TO F 3FMS 3FT. - NM 972/54 & DELETE LT BUOY. - NM 1440/54. H2076/69 6.3.69 H2076/69 6.3.69 EXAM'D 30.10.68. SWEPT CLEAR 19FT, FOUL 21FT. LEAST E/S 26FT. SCOUR 37FT. GEN DEPTH 33FT. REASONABLE SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE 1968). AMEND TO SW 3FMS 1FT. BR STD. H3186/73 11.5.73 H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 520221N, 013010E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. MASS OF WRECKAGE ABOUT 100 YDS SQUARE IN 30-42FT. (HMS NURTON, 30.3.73). 3.11.73 3.11.73 AMEND TO SW 5.8MTRS. NC 2052. H3186/73 20.8.73 H3186/73 20.8.73 EXAM'D IN 520222N, 013011E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.8 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. SCOUR 10.4MTRS. SPREAD OVER AREA ABOUT 50 MTRS RADIUS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H2915/83 26.3.85 H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D 23.10.84 IN 520222N, 013008E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.6MTRS. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP. CONTAINED IN 30MTR RADIUS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO, IRVINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE STEAMERS LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 413NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DUNSMUIR & JACKSON LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE COCHIN FOR THE TEES. CARGO MANGANESE ORE. MINED OFF HARWICH AND ANCHORED WITH BACK BROKEN. LATER TAKEN IN TOW BUT STRANDED. CREW OF 13 LOST.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE WITHIN 30MTR RADIUS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 2.396 N,1 30.027 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MONROE wreck located?

The CLAN MONROE wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.396 N,1 30.027 E.

How deep is the CLAN MONROE and where exactly is it located?

The CLAN MONROE lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.396 N,1 30.027 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MONROE?

The seabed around the CLAN MONROE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MONROE sink?

The CLAN MONROE sank on Jul 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MONROE discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MONROE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CLAN MONROE belong to?

The CLAN MONROE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN MONROE carrying?

The CLAN MONROE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MONROE?

The CLAN MONROE had a tonnage of 5952 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MONROE?

The CLAN MONROE is classified as a steam ship.