Clan Chisholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan chisholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 0 N,15 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.000000
  • Longitude: -15.000000
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN CHISHOLM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 141.4 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 7256
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 20.12.77 VESSEL SUNK IN 450000N, 150000W APPROX. (BR MSL WWII). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME BY CLAN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND LP TURBINE OF 1362NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LIVERPOOL & THE CLYDE IN CONVOY HG3. TORPEDOED BY U-48. CARGO INCLUDED: 1750 TONS PIG IRON, 3300 TONS TEA, 1900 TONS JUTE, 2500 TONS GENERAL AND DESSICATED COCONUT AND COTTON. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN CHISHOLM wreck located?

The CLAN CHISHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 45 0 N,15 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN CHISHOLM?

The seabed around the CLAN CHISHOLM lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the CLAN CHISHOLM sink?

The CLAN CHISHOLM sank on Oct 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CLAN CHISHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN CHISHOLM was discovered in 1939.

What country did the CLAN CHISHOLM belong to?

The CLAN CHISHOLM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN CHISHOLM carrying?

The CLAN CHISHOLM was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN CHISHOLM?

The CLAN CHISHOLM had a tonnage of 7256 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN CHISHOLM?

The CLAN CHISHOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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