Clan Macmillan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan macmillan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.77 N,0 15.398 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.579500
  • Longitude: -0.256633
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MACMILLAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 120.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 132.4
Sonar Width 28.9
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 104
Tonnage 4525
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Surveying Details

H1965/76 3.12.80 WK EXAM'D 23.2.80 IN 503444N, 001522W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.1 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 119.6MTRS, BEAM 15.6MTRS, HT 14.3MTRS. NO SIGN OF MASTS. POSSIBLE BOMB OR TORPEDO DAMAGE DIRECTLY FOR'D OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 22.9.03 DIVED SEP '03. MIDSHIPS LOCATED IN 5034.786N, 0015.420W [WGD] USING DGPS. LYING E/W, STERN TO W IS HIGHEST POINT. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS CLAN MACMILLAN FROM NAME ON STERN WITH GLASGOW UNDERNEATH AND PLATES RECOVERED FROM GALLEY WITH CLAN LINE STEAMERS LTD ON THEM. VESSEL IS UPRIGHT AND BROKEN IN HALF. (IAN HANNESS/G FURSE TELECON 22.9.03) BR STD. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 21.1.14 IN 5034.770N, 0015.398W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.03 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 132.4MTRS, WIDTH 28.9MTRS, HT 14.97MTRS. LIES 104/284 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS. BOWS E. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR THE CLYDE VIA LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M SW OF NEWHAVEN. (LL WW1). BUILT 1901 BY A MACMILLAN & SON LTD, DUMBARTON, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER, IRVINE & CO., CLAN LINE. TORPEDOED AMIDSHIPS BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-39. (SIBI, DIVE SUSSEX, SUSSEX SHIPWRECKS [PHOTO])

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS E, IN TWO PIECES

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MACMILLAN wreck located?

The CLAN MACMILLAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.77 N,0 15.398 W.

How deep is the CLAN MACMILLAN and where exactly is it located?

The CLAN MACMILLAN lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.77 N,0 15.398 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACMILLAN?

The seabed around the CLAN MACMILLAN lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MACMILLAN sink?

The CLAN MACMILLAN sank on Mar 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MACMILLAN discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MACMILLAN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CLAN MACMILLAN belong to?

The CLAN MACMILLAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACMILLAN?

The CLAN MACMILLAN had a tonnage of 4525 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MACMILLAN?

The CLAN MACMILLAN is classified as a steam ship.

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