Clan Morrison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clan morrison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.122483
  • Longitude: 1.296133
Wreck Depth 17.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MORRISON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.7 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 185.6
Sonar Width 42.9
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 96
Tonnage 5936
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0349/40 11.4.40 INS DW IN 531715N, 011800E. - FNM 922/40. H0349/40 15.5.40 NS ON CHARTS. - NM 1214/40. H0349/40 5.8.40 INS G CAN BUOY, GP FL(2)G, 210DEG, 1C FROM WK. - FNM 194/40. H0953/40 20.2.41 AMEND TO WK 4FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 350/41. H349/40 24.6.41 LOCATED IN 530717N, 011758E. BUOY 211DEG, 210YDS FROM WK. (HMS FRANKLIN, JUN 1941). H0349/40 14.9.41 INS BUOY. - FNM 2415/41. H0349/40 3.9.48 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1979/48. H0349/40 1.9.60 FOUND IN 530718N, 011806E USING HSA. (FLEETWOOD, 21.3.40). H0349/40 15.1.60 OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. POSN 530721N, 011750E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 LIES BROKEN IN TWO AND TWISTED THROUGH 90 DEG, JOINED ON STBD SIDE. ENTIRE WK SILTED UP BUT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE PROUD OF SEABED. NO SCOUR. LIES NNW/SSE, TURNING TO ENE. STANDS GENERALLY 6 TO 8FT HIGH, BUT HIGHEST POINT IS 14FT. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 12FMS. POSSIBLY THE CLAN MORRISION. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 2.5.72). NCA. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 15.MTRS. NE 106. HH100/351/01 23.2.90 WK DIVED ON IN 530724N, 011754E USING DECCA. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA. HH090/561/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 16.9.92 IN 530719.3N, 011750.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 19.0, FOUL AT 19.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 200MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5307.349N, 0117.768E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 185.6TRS, WIDTH 42.9MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 096/276 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO PARTS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON TO BLYTH.

General Comments

UK NM 3551/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MORRISON wreck located?

The CLAN MORRISON wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E.

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

The CLAN MORRISON lies at a depth of about 17.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MORRISON?

The seabed around the CLAN MORRISON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MORRISON sink?

The CLAN MORRISON sank on Feb 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MORRISON discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MORRISON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CLAN MORRISON belong to?

The CLAN MORRISON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN MORRISON carrying?

The CLAN MORRISON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MORRISON?

The CLAN MORRISON had a tonnage of 5936 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MORRISON?

The CLAN MORRISON is classified as a steam ship.

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