Clearpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Clearpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 43.533 N,0 15.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.725550
  • Longitude: -0.261683
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLEARPOOL
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 130.3 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 5404
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE NE
Surveying Details H2351/44 7.7.44 STF IN 534331N, 001536W [OGB], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE NE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1333/44. H2351/44 20.5.46 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 22/46). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1727/46.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED AND LOST ON SKITTER BANK, HUMBER, WHILST IN CHARGE OF TUGS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO; SIR R. ROPNER. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the CLEARPOOL wreck located?

The CLEARPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.533 N,0 15.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLEARPOOL?

The seabed around the CLEARPOOL lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CLEARPOOL sink?

The CLEARPOOL sank on Jun 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the CLEARPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the CLEARPOOL was discovered in 1944.

What country did the CLEARPOOL belong to?

The CLEARPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLEARPOOL carrying?

The CLEARPOOL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLEARPOOL?

The CLEARPOOL had a tonnage of 5404 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLEARPOOL?

The CLEARPOOL is classified as a merchant vessel.