Claremont Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Claremont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 36.085 N,1 20.586 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.601417
  • Longitude: -1.343100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAREMONT
Type Metal
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1129
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1881
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.9.72 25.9.72 WRECKED AT ATHERFIELD POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT IN APPROX 503700N, 012200W. (DODS). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1968/77 18.8.81 H1968/77 18.8.81 COASTLINE AT ATHERFIELD POINT WALKED OVER AT LW. NO SIGN OF ANY WRECKAGE. (SCESU, HI 81/80). AMENDED TO ABEY. H1310/87/12 12.3.87 H1310/87/12 12.3.87 WAS STRANDED AT WHALE CHINE IN 503603N, 012030W. (B BURDEN, 4.3.87). NCA. RETAIN AS ABEY RECORD. HH090/962/01 11.12.02 HH090/962/01 11.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED AT ATHERFIELD POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT. WAS ON PASSAGE GARRUCHA TO TEES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAREMONT wreck located?

The CLAREMONT wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.085 N,1 20.586 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAREMONT?

The seabed around the CLAREMONT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CLAREMONT sink?

The CLAREMONT sank on Jan 27, 1881.

When was the wreck of the CLAREMONT discovered?

The wreck of the CLAREMONT was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CLAREMONT belong to?

The CLAREMONT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAREMONT?

The CLAREMONT had a tonnage of 1129 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAREMONT?

The CLAREMONT is classified as a metal.