Clan Macalister Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clan macalister Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.638 N,2 28.424 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.077300
  • Longitude: 2.473733
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MACALISTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 138.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6787
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Surveying Details

H733/58 6.9.60 H733/58 6.9.60 INS DW. (FRENCH 5513). NE 323. H1283/76 8.9.76 H1283/76 8.9.76 POSN 510442N, 022829.4E AND NAME TAKEN FROM FRENCH WK INFO. (SENT BY R A LEE OF DEAL). 22.10.81 22.10.81 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 510442N, 022830E [EUR] ON ON FR 6500 [4TH EDN 1981]. 6.2.89 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 510436N, 022832E. NC 323. 14.11.11 14.11.11 SHOWN IN 5104.638N, 0228.424E [WGD] ON BA 1873 [EDN 4 DTD 19.5.11].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND LP TURBINES OF 719 NHP FOR 13 KNOTS. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ACTING AS AUXILIARY TRANSPORT DURING EVACUATION OF B E F FROM DUNKIRK. 18 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MACALISTER wreck located?

The CLAN MACALISTER wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.638 N,2 28.424 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACALISTER?

The seabed around the CLAN MACALISTER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MACALISTER sink?

The CLAN MACALISTER sank on May 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MACALISTER discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MACALISTER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CLAN MACALISTER belong to?

The CLAN MACALISTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACALISTER?

The CLAN MACALISTER had a tonnage of 6787 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MACALISTER?

The CLAN MACALISTER is classified as a steam ship.

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