Clan Malcolm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clan malcolm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.903 N,5 11.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.965050
  • Longitude: -5.184350
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN MALCOLM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5994
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H7179/35 12.11.35 H7179/35 12.11.35 STRANDED IN 495752N, 051100W WITH BOW W [MAG]. BROKEN IN TWO AFT OF AMIDSHIPS, STERN PRACTICALLY SUBMERGED AT HALF FLOOD. FORE PART HAS NOT MOVED SINCE GROUNDING BUT IS LIKELY TO MOVE. (HMCG CADGWITH, 8.11.35). CHART AS DWP. BR STD. H1270/79 18.1.82 H1270/79 18.1.82 COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND HEAVILY SALVAGED. BOILERS AND SOME BOTTOM SECTIONS STILL REMAIN IDENTIFIABLE. BOWS POINT INSHORE TOWARDS HOT POINT AND STAND ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. OWNED BY R LARN AND R DAVIES. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.5). DELETED. R/P. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE IN DENSE FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE PORT NATAL, DURBAN TO GLASGOW. BROKE UP WITHIN A FEW MONTHS AND WAS EVENTUALLY DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS, VOL.1).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN MALCOLM wreck located?

The CLAN MALCOLM wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.903 N,5 11.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MALCOLM?

The seabed around the CLAN MALCOLM lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CLAN MALCOLM sink?

The CLAN MALCOLM sank on Sep 26, 1935.

When was the wreck of the CLAN MALCOLM discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN MALCOLM was discovered in 1935.

What country did the CLAN MALCOLM belong to?

The CLAN MALCOLM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN MALCOLM carrying?

The CLAN MALCOLM was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN MALCOLM?

The CLAN MALCOLM had a tonnage of 5994 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN MALCOLM?

The CLAN MALCOLM is classified as a steam ship.

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