Clam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Clam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 50 N,22 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.833333
  • Longitude: -22.750000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CLAM
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 7404
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.9.72 VESSEL DRIVEN ASHORE AND WRECKED AT REYKJANES. (DODS). NCA, POSN 635000N, 224500W FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC CHART 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA. 4.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [INT 1112] [JUN '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1955-62. AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 2743 [APR '05 EDN].
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1927 BY NEDERLANDSCHE SCHEEPSB. MAATS. OWNED AT TME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. ON TOW BY THE TUG 'ENGLISHMAN' FROM REYKJAVIK FOR CARDIFF. BROKE ADRIFT DURING A STORM OFF THE SW COAST OF ICELAND. DRIVEN ASHORE AND WRECKED AT REYKJANES. 27 OF 50 CREW LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAM wreck located?

The CLAM wreck is located at coordinates 63 50 N,22 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAM?

The seabed around the CLAM lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CLAM sink?

The CLAM sank on Feb 28, 1950.

When was the wreck of the CLAM discovered?

The wreck of the CLAM was discovered in 1950.

What country did the CLAM belong to?

The CLAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAM?

The CLAM had a tonnage of 7404 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAM?

The CLAM is classified as a tanker.

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