Clarion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clarion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.97 N,0 18.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.149500
  • Longitude: 0.315000
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARION
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3057/81 14.3.85 ABANDONED IN 601130N, 002200E, APPROX. (SHETLAND CG). MAY STILL BE AFLOAT IN 600900N, 001900E, APPROX. (SHETLAND CG, TLX DTD 10.3.85). LIFERAFT FROM CLARION RECOVERED IN 602048N, 010518E. (SHETLAND CG, TLX DTD 12.3.85). NCA - POSN NOT KNOWN.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE LEAKING BADLY. WAS ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION WHEN PUMPS TRANSFERRED FROM OTHER VESSEL AND FROM CG HELICOPTER BECAME CHOKED WITH DEBRIS.

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FAQ

Where is the CLARION wreck located?

The CLARION wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.97 N,0 18.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARION?

The seabed around the CLARION lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the CLARION sink?

The CLARION sank on Mar 10, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CLARION discovered?

The wreck of the CLARION was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CLARION belong to?

The CLARION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLARION?

The CLARION had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLARION?

The CLARION is classified as a fishing vessel.

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