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
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.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2023

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).

General Comments

DEGRADED BUT INTACT AND UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 32.05 N,2 53.098 W
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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.

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