Clarence S. Bement Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clarence s. bement Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.76 S,60 4.77 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.979333
  • Longitude: -60.079500
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARENCE S. BEMENT
Type Iron/Steel Vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 1889
Cargo construction materials,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3523/50 18.12.78 NO INDICATION OF WRECK WAS FOUND NOR ANY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF HER WHEREABOUTS. QUANTITIES OF COAL & BRICKS (HER KNOWN CARGO) HAVE BEEN FOUND OFF REEF SOUTH OF KNOB ISLAND, 515845S, 600430W APPROX. (HMS ENDURANCE, ROS DTD 28.8.78). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

25.12.1903 PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR SAN FRANCISCO. CAUGHT FIRE OFF CAPE HORN. PUT BACK TO THE FALKLANDS & ANCHORED OFF FOX BAY. FINALLY BURNT OUT ON 25.12.1903. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the CLARENCE S. BEMENT wreck located?

The CLARENCE S. BEMENT wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.76 S,60 4.77 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARENCE S. BEMENT?

The seabed around the CLARENCE S. BEMENT lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CLARENCE S. BEMENT discovered?

The wreck of the CLARENCE S. BEMENT was discovered in 1903.

What country did the CLARENCE S. BEMENT belong to?

The CLARENCE S. BEMENT belonged to US.

What cargo was the CLARENCE S. BEMENT carrying?

The CLARENCE S. BEMENT was carrying construction materials,coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLARENCE S. BEMENT?

The CLARENCE S. BEMENT had a tonnage of 1889 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLARENCE S. BEMENT?

The CLARENCE S. BEMENT is classified as a iron/steel vessel.

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