Clint Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clint Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 42.22 N,2 24.506 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.703667
  • Longitude: -2.408433
Wreck Depth 16.96 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLINT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 39.6
Sonar Width 7.7
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 116
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1927
Scour Dimensions 058.5,036.3,021.5,355
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1816/27 18.3.27 SANK 564224N, 022450W, APPROX. (MONTROSE CG, 17.3.27). INS AS DW (1927). - NM ACTION. H249/54 14.7.55 AMEND TO NDW IN 564212N, 022430W. - NM 1623/55. H249/54 14.7.55 EXAM'D 31.5.55 IN 564212N, 022430W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 73FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. OROPESA SWEEP CLEARED AT 45FT. GIVES GOOD SONAR RETURN AND CAN BE HELD TO CLOSE RANGE. (HMS SHACKLETON, 31.5.55). AMEND TO WK 10FMS. BR STD. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK 18MTRS. NC 210. 11.11.75 AMEND TO WK 17.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 210. RSDRA2023000009230 01.02.23 EXAM'D 22.06.2022 IN 5642.220N, 0224.506W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 39.6MTRS, WIDTH 7.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 116/296 DEGS. WRECK POSITIONED ON ITS SIDE ON THE SEAFLOOR, HULL RELATIVELY WELL-PRESERVED ALTHOUGH COLLAPSED IN THE MIDDLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1731 - H525 - 3048). AMEND DW 16.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY J FULLETON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAINEY & HALL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 43NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNDAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE MONTROSE FOR WEYMOUTH. FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wreck positioned on its side on the seafloor, hull relatively well-preserved although collapsed in the middle

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 42.22 N,2 24.506 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLINT wreck located?

The CLINT wreck is located at coordinates 56 42.22 N,2 24.506 W.

How deep is the CLINT and where exactly is it located?

The CLINT lies at a depth of about 16.96 meters and is located at coordinates 56 42.22 N,2 24.506 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLINT?

The seabed around the CLINT lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CLINT sink?

The CLINT sank on Mar 15, 1927.

When was the wreck of the CLINT discovered?

The wreck of the CLINT was discovered in 1927.

What country did the CLINT belong to?

The CLINT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLINT carrying?

The CLINT was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CLINT?

The CLINT had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLINT?

The CLINT is classified as a steam ship.

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