War Clover Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War clover Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 59.93 N,12 34.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.998833
  • Longitude: 12.582500
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR CLOVER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.10.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370000N, 123500E APPROX, 25M NE OF PANTELLARIA. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (T DIXON & SONS). PASSAGE BARRY FOR TARANTO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. 14 MEN WERE LOST. (DODS & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR CLOVER wreck located?

The WAR CLOVER wreck is located at coordinates 36 59.93 N,12 34.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR CLOVER?

The seabed around the WAR CLOVER lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the WAR CLOVER sink?

The WAR CLOVER sank on Oct 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WAR CLOVER discovered?

The wreck of the WAR CLOVER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WAR CLOVER belong to?

The WAR CLOVER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR CLOVER carrying?

The WAR CLOVER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR CLOVER?

The WAR CLOVER had a tonnage of 5174 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR CLOVER?

The WAR CLOVER is classified as a steam ship.

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