Clan Macnab Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan macnab Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.432 N,5 52.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.357200
  • Longitude: -5.877533
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MACNAB
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.1
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 4675
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 14M NNW FROM PENDEEN LTHO. (BMVS). GIVES POSN 502124N, 055237W APPROX. NCA. 12.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20FMS [37MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2649. H2613/78 10.3.78 WK LOCATED 3.9.77 IN 502124N, 055237W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 122MTRS, LYING 100/280 DEGS. ALMOST INTACT, APPEARS TO HAVE LARGE HOLE AMIDSHIPS. STERN PARTLY CRUSHED AND LYING ON SIDE. PROBABLY CLAN MACNAB. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). AMEND WK 63MTRS. BR STD. H2979/74 1.3.79 FF REPD IN 502146N, 055302W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH100/351/22 17.5.05 DIVED 1.5.05 IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE WK, UPRIGHT AND LYING E/W ON A SANDY SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. BOWS E ARE UPRIGHT WITH A SLIGHT LIST TO STBD AND FAIRLY INTACT. SIDES OF THE HULL ARE COLLAPSED OUTWARDS AND SHOW WK TO BE OF TURRET-DECK STEAMER DESIGN. THREE LARGE BOILERS IN LINE WITH A DONKEY BOILER LYING ALONGSIDE TO PORT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. EVIDENCE OF SOME DAMAGE ALONGSIDE THE REARMOST BOILER AND ENGINE ROOM ON THE PORT SIDE, MOST PROBABLY DUE TO A TORPEDO HIT. ALMOST DEFINITELY IDENTIFIED AS THE CLAN MACNAB. (M ADES). NCA. 7.2.14 EXAM'D 3.12.13 IN 5021.432N, 0552.652W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.52 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 6.48MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS E. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED, BOILERS PROMINENT. (MMT. HI 1415). COLLAPSED. THREE BOILERS LIE ATHWARTSHIPS WITH ENGINE OVER TO STBD. BOWS W. AMEND WK 62MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER, IRVINE & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 413 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY U-113 IN HEAVY SEAS. 23 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL, DODS & SIBI, ET AL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSING, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.432 N,5 52.652 W
Clan Macnab on Wreck Map Clan Macnab Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the CLAN MACNAB wreck located?

The CLAN MACNAB wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.432 N,5 52.652 W.

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

The CLAN MACNAB lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.432 N,5 52.652 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACNAB?

The seabed around the CLAN MACNAB lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MACNAB sink?

The CLAN MACNAB sank on Aug 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MACNAB discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MACNAB was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CLAN MACNAB belong to?

The CLAN MACNAB belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN MACNAB carrying?

The CLAN MACNAB was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACNAB?

The CLAN MACNAB had a tonnage of 4675 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MACNAB?

The CLAN MACNAB is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks