Clara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.321 N,0 24.121 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.655350
  • Longitude: 0.402017
Wreck Depth 26.43 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1905
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 7.5.75 WK EXAM'D 22.10.74 IN 503924N, 002419E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR LENGTH 50FT. (HMS BEAGLE, H525 1.1.75, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 27MTRS [14FMS 4FT]. NE 536 & NE 2451. H4242/75 25.5.76 PREVIOUS POSN IN ERROR. SHOWN IN 503916.8N, 002415.8E [OBG] ON FAIR SHEET. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2979/74 30.11.76 LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER. STANDS 15FT ABOVE SEABED. (E GILES, 13.11.76). NCA. HH100/351/05 30.4.92 WK LIES IN 503909N, 002417E [OGB] USING DECCA. LENGTH 200FT, WIDTH 20FT. LIES E/W. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 9.6.09 TWO DIVERS HAVE RECOVERED SPOONS MARKED WITH THE NAME 'CLARA' AND THE SHIPPING LINE 'BURDICK & COOK'. (D RONNAN, EMAIL DTD 9.6.09). NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 29.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5039.321N, 0024.121E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURDICK & COOK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG FOLLOWING COLLISION. CREW ABANDONED WHEN DECKS WERE AWASH. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CLARA wreck located?

The CLARA wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.321 N,0 24.121 E.

How deep is the CLARA and where exactly is it located?

The CLARA lies at a depth of about 26.43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.321 N,0 24.121 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARA?

The seabed around the CLARA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CLARA sink?

The CLARA sank on Jun 1, 1905.

When was the wreck of the CLARA discovered?

The wreck of the CLARA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CLARA belong to?

The CLARA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CLARA?

The CLARA is classified as a steam ship.

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