Clan Mackinlay Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Clan mackinlay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 32.05 N,2 53.098 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.534167
- Longitude: -2.884967
|
| Wreck Depth |
56.66 m
|
| Water Depth |
67 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CLAN MACKINLAY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
128 m |
| Width |
16.5 m |
| Draught |
11.3 |
| Sonar Length |
136.1 |
| Sonar Width |
23.7 |
| Shadow Height |
10.39 |
| Orientation |
298 |
| Tonnage |
6365 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 6, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 30, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H056/40 POSN 583300N, 025300W. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). 6.8.70 ATTACKED IN 583500N, 025300W, BUT SANK 052DEG, 4.75M FROM NOSS HD. (LLOYDS) H2925/83 25.8.78 NOT FOUND IN 583300N, 025300W. POSSIBLY NEW WRECK LOCATED IN 583106N, 024920W [002600602]. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). INS AS USCPA 40MTRS IN 583300N, 025300W. BR STD. H2336/84 25.7.85 WK LOCATED IN 583205N, 025300W. LEAST DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LYING 115/295DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). NCA YET. H2336/84 21.3.86 EXAM'D 29.5.85 IN 583205N, 025300W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.8MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LYING 115/295 DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 LOCATED IN 5832.055N, 0253.058E [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 13MTRS HIGH BY E/S. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA. 30.12.04 EUT POSN: 5832.061N, 0253.095W. NE 115. 19.10.10 WRECK IS SETTLING INTO WHITE SANDY SEABED. DEFINITE PIECES OF SUPERSTRUCTURE EVIDENT SUCH AS A HOLD DERRICK. STERN ALMOST SUBMERGED IN SAND TO THE GUNWALES, TWO DECK GUNS IN PLACE. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV '10) RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 03.08.2021; IN 5832.050N, 0253.098W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 136.1MTRS, WIDTH 23.7MTRS, HEIGHT 10.39MTRS, ORIENTATION 298/118 DEGS. DEGRADED BUT INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-1313). AMEND NDW 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1918 BY W HAMILTON & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES AND LP TURBINE OF 781 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE STEAMERS. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST ON PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR LONDON. FIVE CREW LOST. (WW2SL, LL WW2, DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 32.05 N,2 53.098 W
Clan Mackinlay on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the CLAN MACKINLAY wreck located?
The CLAN MACKINLAY wreck is located at coordinates 58 32.05 N,2 53.098 W.
How deep is the CLAN MACKINLAY and where exactly is it located?
The CLAN MACKINLAY lies at a depth of about 56.66 meters and is located at coordinates 58 32.05 N,2 53.098 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACKINLAY?
The seabed around the CLAN MACKINLAY lies at approximately 67 meters deep.
When did the CLAN MACKINLAY sink?
The CLAN MACKINLAY sank on Nov 6, 1940.
When was the wreck of the CLAN MACKINLAY discovered?
The wreck of the CLAN MACKINLAY was discovered in 1940.
What country did the CLAN MACKINLAY belong to?
The CLAN MACKINLAY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CLAN MACKINLAY carrying?
The CLAN MACKINLAY was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACKINLAY?
The CLAN MACKINLAY had a tonnage of 6365 tons.
What type of wreck is the CLAN MACKINLAY?
The CLAN MACKINLAY is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
DEGRADED BUT INTACT AND UPRIGHT