Hms Michael Clements Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms michael clements Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 21.488 N,1 29.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.358133
  • Longitude: -1.484017
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.1 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 112
Tonnage 342
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 502100N, 013000W. POSSIBLE U-BOAT WRECK. (AUBD 304/76). H6899/55 26.6.56 H6899/55 26.6.56 LOCATED IN 502127N, 012858W USING DECCA. BUT LEAST DEPTH NOT ASCERTAINED. SEABED GRAVEL AND SHINGLE. (HMS SCOTT, 2.11.55). CHART AS NDW. NE 2450. 14.8.74 14.8.74 AMEND TO USC 28MTRS. NC 2450. H1270/77 12.5.81 H1270/77 12.5.81 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. HH090/962/01 12.12.02 HH090/962/01 12.12.02 EXAM'D 26.6.02 IN 5021.488N, 0129.041W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 112/292 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MAINLY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. 2.2.07 2.2.07 THIS IS MICHAEL CLEMENTS. BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. A 'MERSEY' TYPE TRAWLER. SERVED AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 590 IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH ADMIRALTY PATROL TRAWLER HMS JOHN CATTING. NO MEN LOST. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.488 N,1 29.041 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS wreck located?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.488 N,1 29.041 W.

How deep is the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.488 N,1 29.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS?

The seabed around the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS sink?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS sank on Aug 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS belong to?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS had a tonnage of 342 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS?

The HMS MICHAEL CLEMENTS is classified as a trawler.