Clan Macvey Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Clan macvey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 39.675 N,1 46.884 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.661250
- Longitude: -1.781400
|
| Wreck Depth |
15.61 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CLAN MACVEY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
121.9 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
10.1 |
| Sonar Length |
122 |
| Sonar Width |
37 |
| Shadow Height |
1.2 |
| Orientation |
50 |
| Tonnage |
5815 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 8, 1918
|
| Scour Dimensions |
0012.5,,002.0,140 |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2012 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 20, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H4495/18 9.8.18 DW IN 503940N, 014800W. MAST SHOWING, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PORTSMOUTH). - NM 984/18. 12.8.18 WK 0.5M SE OF ANVIL POINT. SANK IN 4 HOURS. (MASTER'S REPORT). 1.9.18 BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (VAEC AP REPORT, 1.9.18). H4911/18 11.9.18 H4911/18 & H6391/19 11.9.18 POSN 503937N, 014637W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1066/18. H5881/20 19.8.20 WK IN 503939N, 014654W. BOURNMOUTH PIER HEAD EXTREME 312DEGS (T), 4.7M. DEPTH OVER WK 17FT. MARKED BY WK BUOY ABOUT 40YDS TO S OF WK. (TH). AMEND TO WK 17FT IN REVISED POSN, WITH G WK BUOY. - NM 1412/20. H961/22 18.2.22 WK DISPERSED TO 50FT IN 503950N, 014654W. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH EX 816/22). - NM 385/22. 5.11.22 POSN AMENDED TO 503950N, 014650W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2615 & NE 2175. H6935/50 19.10.50 WK IN 503940N, 014644W. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 36FT, FOUL AT 37FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 38FT IN GEN DEPTH 58FT. TRACING & E/S TRACES HELD. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 6FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2219/50. H6935/50 28.2.51 INS BUOY CLOSE S OF WK. - NM 319/51. H6935/50 12.7.51 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT, LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 58FT. TRACING HELD. (C-IN-C NORE). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT [13.7MTRS] & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1579/51. H3111/68 23.10.68 POSN 503940N, 014644W CONFIRMED. WRECKAGE STREWN ABOUT OVER A FAIRLY WIDE AREA. (REPORT BY SUB AQUA DIVER MR J B JAMES, 22.10.68). 25.7.75 LOCATED IN 503940N, 014643W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY E/S 13.2MTRS USING PREDICTED TIDE. (HMS BULLDOG). LEAST DEPTH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. NCA. 19.7.83 OWNED BY ST MARY MARINE SALVAGE CO. (D SAYWELL, TELECON 19.7.83). 2.2.07 STANDS NO MORE THAT 2-3MTRS HIGH IN A DISPERSED CONDITION ON A SAND SEABED. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). 24.10.12 EXAM'D 24.1.12 IN 5039.667N, 0146.733W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.34 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.78MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 12.5MTRS TOWARDS 140 DEGS. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 37MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. APPEARS AS A DEBRIS FIELD WITHIN A SCOUR DEPRESSION. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 15.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000215166 20.12.23 EXAM'D 19.12.2023 IN 5039.6750N, 0146.884W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.610 MTRS. (HI 1366 BDC REVIEW). AMEND DW 15.6 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
1.9.18 BUILT 1918 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO, WILLINGTON-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER, IRVINE & CO LTD (CLAN LINE). PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR PORT SAID. TORPEDOED BY UB 57. BROKE IN TWO & SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TOWARDS POOLE. (VAEC AP REPORT, 1.9.18, DODS, WW1SL & LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 39.675 N,1 46.884 W
Clan Macvey on Wreck Map
Clan Macvey Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CLAN MACVEY wreck located?
The CLAN MACVEY wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.675 N,1 46.884 W.
How deep is the CLAN MACVEY and where exactly is it located?
The CLAN MACVEY lies at a depth of about 15.61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.675 N,1 46.884 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MACVEY?
The seabed around the CLAN MACVEY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the CLAN MACVEY sink?
The CLAN MACVEY sank on Aug 8, 1918.
When was the wreck of the CLAN MACVEY discovered?
The wreck of the CLAN MACVEY was discovered in 1918.
What country did the CLAN MACVEY belong to?
The CLAN MACVEY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CLAN MACVEY carrying?
The CLAN MACVEY was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the CLAN MACVEY?
The CLAN MACVEY had a tonnage of 5815 tons.
What type of wreck is the CLAN MACVEY?
The CLAN MACVEY is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS NE