St Clement (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St clement (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 17.265 N,1 50.992 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.287750
  • Longitude: -1.849867
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 450
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0004.0,,001.3,010
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 8.3.73 8.3.73 INS WK USCPA 40MTRS IN 571900N, 015000W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 210. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 29.8.73 29.8.73 AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 1409. 10.6.74 10.6.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 40MTRS. NC 213. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH091/155/01 2.3.10 HH091/155/01 2.3.10 & SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 2.9.09 IN 5717.265N, 0150.922W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 55.12 IN GEN DEPTH 58.8MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 4MTRS TOWARDS 010 DEGS FROM N END. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, PROBABLY BOWS N. AMEND WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE KIRKWALL FOR ABERDEEN. 11 MEN LOST, 1 RECOVERED. (LL WW2).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS ?N

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FAQ

Where is the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 17.265 N,1 50.992 W.

How deep is the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 57 17.265 N,1 50.992 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY)?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 450 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY)?

The ST CLEMENT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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