Clan Macfadyen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan macfadyen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 56.8 N,59 48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.946667
  • Longitude: -59.800000
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MACFADYEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H3629/64 2.1.68 NDW PA SHOWN IN 085700N, 594800W ON USHO 5574 [FEB'64 EDN]. INS AS NDW (STS FOR PA). NC 517. 15.7.91 SINKING POSN 085700N, 594800W CONFIRMED. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA. 23.10.12 SHOWN IN 0856.800N, 5948.000W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE OF 743 NHP FOR 13 KNOTS. PASSAGE MAURITIUS & PERNAMBUCO FOR TRINIDAD & UK. TORPEDOED BY U 508. (DODS, LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MACFADYEN wreck located?

The CLAN MACFADYEN wreck is located at coordinates 8 56.8 N,59 48 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACFADYEN?

The seabed around the CLAN MACFADYEN lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MACFADYEN sink?

The CLAN MACFADYEN sank on Nov 26, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MACFADYEN discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MACFADYEN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CLAN MACFADYEN belong to?

The CLAN MACFADYEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN MACFADYEN carrying?

The CLAN MACFADYEN was carrying granular or powdery material,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACFADYEN?

The CLAN MACFADYEN had a tonnage of 6191 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MACFADYEN?

The CLAN MACFADYEN is classified as a steam ship.

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