Clan Morrison Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Clan morrison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.122483
- Longitude: 1.296133
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CLAN MORRISON |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
124.7 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
10.1 |
| Sonar Length |
185.6 |
| Sonar Width |
42.9 |
| Shadow Height |
3.9 |
| Orientation |
96 |
| Tonnage |
5936 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 24, 1940
|
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 10, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H0349/40 11.4.40 INS DW IN 531715N, 011800E. - FNM 922/40. H0349/40 15.5.40 NS ON CHARTS. - NM 1214/40. H0349/40 5.8.40 INS G CAN BUOY, GP FL(2)G, 210DEG, 1C FROM WK. - FNM 194/40. H0953/40 20.2.41 AMEND TO WK 4FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 350/41. H349/40 24.6.41 LOCATED IN 530717N, 011758E. BUOY 211DEG, 210YDS FROM WK. (HMS FRANKLIN, JUN 1941). H0349/40 14.9.41 INS BUOY. - FNM 2415/41. H0349/40 3.9.48 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 1979/48. H0349/40 1.9.60 FOUND IN 530718N, 011806E USING HSA. (FLEETWOOD, 21.3.40). H0349/40 15.1.60 OROPESA SWEEP - CLEAR AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. POSN 530721N, 011750E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 LIES BROKEN IN TWO AND TWISTED THROUGH 90 DEG, JOINED ON STBD SIDE. ENTIRE WK SILTED UP BUT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE PROUD OF SEABED. NO SCOUR. LIES NNW/SSE, TURNING TO ENE. STANDS GENERALLY 6 TO 8FT HIGH, BUT HIGHEST POINT IS 14FT. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 12FMS. POSSIBLY THE CLAN MORRISION. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 2.5.72). NCA. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 15.MTRS. NE 106. HH100/351/01 23.2.90 WK DIVED ON IN 530724N, 011754E USING DECCA. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA. HH090/561/01 6.1.93 EXAM'D 16.9.92 IN 530719.3N, 011750.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 19.0, FOUL AT 19.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 200MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5307.349N, 0117.768E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 185.6TRS, WIDTH 42.9MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 096/276 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO PARTS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON TO BLYTH.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E
Clan Morrison on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the CLAN MORRISON wreck located?
The CLAN MORRISON wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E.
How deep is the CLAN MORRISON and where exactly is it located?
The CLAN MORRISON lies at a depth of about 17.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.349 N,1 17.768 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CLAN MORRISON?
The seabed around the CLAN MORRISON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.
When did the CLAN MORRISON sink?
The CLAN MORRISON sank on Feb 24, 1940.
When was the wreck of the CLAN MORRISON discovered?
The wreck of the CLAN MORRISON was discovered in 1940.
What country did the CLAN MORRISON belong to?
The CLAN MORRISON belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CLAN MORRISON carrying?
The CLAN MORRISON was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the CLAN MORRISON?
The CLAN MORRISON had a tonnage of 5936 tons.
What type of wreck is the CLAN MORRISON?
The CLAN MORRISON is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UK NM 3551/18