Clan Macphee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clan macphee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 30 N,17 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.500000
  • Longitude: -17.233333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MACPHEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6628
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN 565000N, 174000W. (D.S.). H01001/40 19.11.40 H01001/40 19.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573000N, 174000W. (O.U. 6353/40). NCA. 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573000N, 171400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY IRVINE'S SB & ENG CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 3600IHP FOR 11 KNOTS. WAS IN CONVOY WHEN TORPEDOED BY U-30. 67 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 30 N,17 14 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MACPHEE wreck located?

The CLAN MACPHEE wreck is located at coordinates 57 30 N,17 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACPHEE?

The seabed around the CLAN MACPHEE lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MACPHEE sink?

The CLAN MACPHEE sank on Aug 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MACPHEE discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MACPHEE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CLAN MACPHEE belong to?

The CLAN MACPHEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACPHEE?

The CLAN MACPHEE had a tonnage of 6628 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MACPHEE?

The CLAN MACPHEE is classified as a steam ship.

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