Clodmoor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Clodmoor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.427 N,0 0.648 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.723783
  • Longitude: 0.010800
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLODMOOR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 5M S OF NEWHAVEN. (LL WW1). H3211/17 24.12.17 LIES IN 504300N, 000030W, APPROX. TO BE DISPERSED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). H7476/17 1919 REPD 5M W OF NEWHAVEN. H7476/17 17.1.18 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 504300N, 000030W. - NM 90/18. H1656 5.3.24 AMEND TO DW. H7523/36 11.12.36 AREA, 0.5M RADIUS AROUND 504300N, 000030W, EXAM'D AND SWEPT CLEAR TO 10FMS. WK NOT LOCATED. (HMS FLINDERS, 14.11.36). WK CONSIDERED UNLIKELY TO BE IN CHARTED POSN. MORE LIKELY IN 504330N, 000040E. AMEND TO NDW PA. - NM ACTION. 23.7.71 AMEND TO WK USC PA 15MTRS. NC 1652. H1965/76 2.12.80 CHARTED POSN INTENSIVELY EXAM'D. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETED. BR STD. 2.3.87 LIES IN 504340N, 000030E [OGB] IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. BOW SECTION AND STERN ARE CLEAR OF SEABED. MIDSHIPS SECTION IS BURIED IN A SAND RIDGE. HAS LARGE STEEL PROPELLER. (DIVE SUSSEX). NCA YET. HH100/351/05 22.6.92 WK OF CLODMOOR LIES IN 504323.5N, 000044.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 11.11.98 AMEND TO NDW. FIX QUALITY WAS DECCA. BR STD. 24.2.05 EUT POSN: 5043.427N, 0000.648E. NE 1652. SEP 2015/000083467 26.1.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M S OF NEWHAVEN WHILE ON PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR NEWCASTLE. (LL WW1). BUILT 1902 BY W DOXFORD, SUNDERLAND WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 313NHP, SINGLE SHAFT, 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOST BY W RUNCIMAN & CO., MOOR LINE. VESSEL HELD A ROYAL COMMISSION AS A WHEAT CARRIER. (SIBI, DIVE SUSSEX, SUSSEX SHIPWRECKS [PHOTO], J. SMITH)

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FAQ

Where is the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.427 N,0 0.648 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) sank on May 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3753 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLODMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The CLODMOOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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