Ashmun J Clough (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ashmun j clough (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.231133
- Longitude: -1.685450
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| Wreck Depth |
47 m
|
| Water Depth |
53 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
76.2 m |
| Width |
12.5 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
122 |
| Sonar Width |
30 |
| Shadow Height |
7.7 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Tonnage |
1791 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 26, 1944
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 8, 2000 |
Surveying Details
26.8.44 26.8.44 WK OF 'ASHMUN J CLOUGH' IN 501000N, 014100W. (AUBD 304/98). POSN ACCURACY WITHIN SEVERAL MILES. H0121/45 22.3.45 H0121/45 NSC REPD LOCATED 22.3.45 IN 501342N, 014100W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, PASI). H03504/51 15.12.59 H03504/51 15.12.59 FIRM ROCK CONTACT, OF SMALL EXTENT, OBTAINED DURING SEARCH FOR MISSING SUBMARINE HMS AFFRAY. CONTACT WAS EVALUATED AND CLASSIFICATION IS NOT DOUBTED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). HH100/351/05 23.1.92 HH100/351/05 & HH232/352/02 23.1.92 DEFINITE WK LOCATED IN 501348N, 014107W [OGB] USING E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (D G WOODHAMS). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/588/01 3.11.93 HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 28.6.93 IN 501352.1N, 014107.6W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.1 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH 122MTRS, BREADTH 30MTRS. LARGE INTACT AND UPRIGHT WK LYING 120/300DEGS IN A SHALLOW SCOUR. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4010/93. HH100/351/08 12.9.94 HH100/351/08 12.9.94 DIVED 16.8.94 IN 501350N, 014104W [WGD]. VESSEL HAS FOUR HOLDS AND TWO HUGE MAIN BOILERS TOGETHER WITH ONE DONKEY BOILER STANDING ON END. BOILERS AND STERN ARE THE HIGHEST POINTS. WRECKED GUN ON SEABED AT STERN. BOW BROKEN OFF, LIES TO THE SIDE AND POINTS TO ENE. (J WELCH). NCA. 21.2.07 21.2.07 UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT. A SUBSTANTIAL WK. HOLDS ARE FULL OF WAR CARGO INCLUDING TANK TRACKS, TYRES AND OTHER MILITARY STORES. MUCH ANGLING GEAR ON WK. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1943 BY W BUTLER, SHIPBUILDERS. MANAGED BY STEPHENSON CLARKE & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES FOR THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 188NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR THE NORMANDY BEACHES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-49. CREW OF 27 AND 8 GUNNERS. 12 CREW AND 4 GINNERS LOST. (DODS & WWW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W
Ashmun J Clough (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ashmun J Clough (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W.
How deep is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.868 N,1 41.127 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.
When did the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sink?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 26, 1944.
When was the wreck of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1791 tons.
What type of wreck is the ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY)?
The ASHMUN J CLOUGH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
LARGE INTACT & UPRIGHT WK