Claretta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Claretta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.034 N,5 44.809 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250567
  • Longitude: -5.746817
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARETTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.1 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5832/30 5.9.30 REPORTED APPROX 11M N FROM LONGSHIPS LT. (TELECOM, TH). PA 501500N, 054445W FOR FILING ONLY. 15.12.11 NOT LOCATED 13.3.10 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-BREST ROCK. BUILT IN 1896 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN S MONKS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 59 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR GRANVILLE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITSH SS BORDERLAND IN FOG 3M W OF TREVOSE HEAD. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CLARETTA wreck located?

The CLARETTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.034 N,5 44.809 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARETTA?

The seabed around the CLARETTA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CLARETTA sink?

The CLARETTA sank on Aug 31, 1930.

When was the wreck of the CLARETTA discovered?

The wreck of the CLARETTA was discovered in 1930.

What country did the CLARETTA belong to?

The CLARETTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLARETTA carrying?

The CLARETTA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLARETTA?

The CLARETTA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLARETTA?

The CLARETTA is classified as a steam ship.

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