Strathclyde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Strathclyde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.632 N,1 21.209 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.093867
  • Longitude: 1.353483
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHCLYDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 83
Tonnage 1255
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1876
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 WK IN 510536N, 012121E. OROPESA SWEEP, CLEAR AT 51FT, FOUL AT 64 & 55FT. DEDUCED DEPTH 53FT. LEAST DEPTH FOUND BY SOUNDING 59FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). CHART AS WK 9FMS. LC 1828. H5824/60 28.2.61 H5824/60 28.2.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H998/37 13.11.61 H998/37 13.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR AT 52FT, FOUL AT 55FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 84-88FT. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 17.5.61). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 4FT. R/S. 3.10.68 3.10.68 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8FMS 2FT [LAT]. NC 1406. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 8FMS 2FT. NE 1828. 7.9.73 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.8MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 10.8.78 H4199/78 10.8.78 LOCATED ON 28.10.77 IN 510535N, 012121E [OGB] USING 2 RANGE TRISPONDER. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, LYING 083/263DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 19.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/606/01 2.2.94 HH090/606/01 2.2.94 EXAM'D 20.10.93 IN 510535.7N, 012118.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.1, FOUL AT 18.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING E/W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 18.1MTRS [9FMS 5FT] IN 510535.5N, 012118.5E - NM 646/94. 21.1.98 21.1.98 CONFIRMED AS 'STRATHCLYDE'. IDENTIFED BY BELL RECOVERED IN 8.1997. (I TODD, KINGSDOWN SUB AQUA CLUB, PERSONAL CONVERSATION). 1.2.11 1.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.632N, 0121.209E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.89MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8MTRS. CENTRE PART OF HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEAR MAINLY INTACT. BOW AND STERN ARE LOWER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). INTACT, UPRIGHT. BOWS E. APPARENT COLLISION DAMAGE PORT FWD. AMEND WK 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY BLACKWOOD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURRELL & SON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE LONDON FOR BOMBAY. CREW OF 47 AND 23 FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH GERMAN SS 'FRANCONIA'. 38 LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, COLLISION DAMAGE PORT FWD, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the STRATHCLYDE wreck located?

The STRATHCLYDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.632 N,1 21.209 E.

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

The STRATHCLYDE lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.632 N,1 21.209 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHCLYDE?

The seabed around the STRATHCLYDE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the STRATHCLYDE sink?

The STRATHCLYDE sank on Feb 17, 1876.

When was the wreck of the STRATHCLYDE discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHCLYDE was discovered in 1936.

What country did the STRATHCLYDE belong to?

The STRATHCLYDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STRATHCLYDE?

The STRATHCLYDE had a tonnage of 1255 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATHCLYDE?

The STRATHCLYDE is classified as a steam ship.

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