Clansman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clansman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.152 N,1 35.755 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.852533
  • Longitude: 1.595917
Wreck Depth 17.03 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.6 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 302
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1924
Bottom Texture 4/6/7
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7147/24 25.10.24 SANK 3 MILES NE OF HAISBOROUGH LTHO. (LL, 23.10.24). H7147/24 13.11.24 NO TRACE FOUND DURING SEARCH 3 MILES NE HAISBOROUGH LTHO. (TH, 10.11.24). H03976/41 3.12.41 WK LOCATED IN 525107N, 013551E [OGB]. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 40FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTHS 75 - 79FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 5.9.42). INS AS WK 6FMS 4FT. - PFNM 2876/41 & NM 2028/42. H03976/41 31.4.48 EXAM'D IN 525108N, 013553E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 55, FOUL AT 57FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 64FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.7.48). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT. - NM 1712/48. 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 21.1.83 EXAM'D 21.7.82 IN 525108N, 013553E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEEPING INCOMPLETE BUT FOUL OBTAINED AT 19MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. BROKEN UP WRECKAGE WITH MAIN AXIS LYING 095/275 DEGS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 22). NCA. H4402/84 15.7.87 LOCATED DURING PRE-ROUTE SURVEY 4.2.85 & 1.3.85. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. ORIENTATED 150/330 DEG. 100 MTRS LONG, 6MTRS HIGH. (MV DAWN FLIGHT, K9991/2). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 20.5.15 EXAM'D 20.10.14 IN 5251.152N, 0135.755E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.03MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 280/100 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 17.03MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-ETHEL, EX-OBOKH. BUILT BY WORKMAN CLARK & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P S COOPER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J ROWAN AND SONS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE HULL FOR GREAT YARMOUTH. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE, PARTIALLY BURIED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 51.152 N,1 35.755 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.152 N,1 35.755 E.

How deep is the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.03 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.152 N,1 35.755 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 22, 1924.

When was the wreck of the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 302 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CLANSMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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