William Clarke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William clarke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		71 2 N,13 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 71.033333
  • Longitude: -13.083333
Water Depth 290 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM CLARKE
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 710500N, ?131000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). NCA. 11.2.96 VARIOUS POSN'S QUOTED, NOTABLY: 710200N, 130500W APPROX, ACCEPTED BY NAVAL AUTHORITIES; 710500N, 132000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). GERMAN GRID POSN, QUOTED IN AXIS SUB SUCCESSES, AGREES WITH W'LY POSN NOT E. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY THE OREGON SB CORP. PASSGE HVALFJORD FOR ARCHANGEL. TORPEDOED BY U-354 OFF JAN MAYEN ISLAND FOLLOWING EARLIER ATTACK BY JU-88 OF II./KG.30. CARGO INCLUDED AEROPLANES, TANKS AND AMMUNITION. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45, LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM CLARKE wreck located?

The WILLIAM CLARKE wreck is located at coordinates 71 2 N,13 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM CLARKE?

The seabed around the WILLIAM CLARKE lies at approximately 290 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM CLARKE sink?

The WILLIAM CLARKE sank on Nov 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM CLARKE discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM CLARKE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WILLIAM CLARKE belong to?

The WILLIAM CLARKE belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM CLARKE carrying?

The WILLIAM CLARKE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM CLARKE?

The WILLIAM CLARKE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM CLARKE?

The WILLIAM CLARKE is classified as a liberty ship.

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