Clan Shaw (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Clan shaw (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 26.519 N,2 38.949 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.441983
  • Longitude: -2.649150
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN SHAW (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 7.4
Sonar Length 15
Tonnage 3943
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1653/17 H1729/17 & H1755/17 WK IN 562632N, 023846W. HULL, 1 MAST & FUNNEL VISIBLE, MARKED BY 2 LT BUOYS. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 168/17. H2501/19 24.3.19 WK IN 562600N, 023900W. (SNO GRANTON). - NM 147/19. H2691/19 7.4.19 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 562630N, 023843W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, OCC.10S, 0.5C SW. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 785/19. H3129/19 24.4.19 LT ON BUOY ALTERED TO OCC.G. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 883/19. H1018/20 9.2.20 CAUTION FOR VESSELS TO KEEP TO THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF BUDDENNESS LTS LEADING LINE. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 296/20. H818/20 29.9.20 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 22FT SURROUNDED BY FOUL GROUND. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 1669/20. H818/20 12.11.20 LT BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER 22.11.20. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST, 18.10.20). - NM 324/21. H03706/43 13.5.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 4FMS 3FT. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). NOTE. H5524/47 27.8.47 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 2FT ON SURVEY [E8147]. - NM BLOCK 2625/47. H0202/50 31.8.55 A/S REPORT MENTIONS ANOTHER PRESUMED WRECK VERY CLOSE TO 'CLAN SHAW', POSSIBLY SAME ONE. (HMS SHACKLETON). NCA. H6362/55 13.12.55 NOW STATED TO BE FOUL. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST). - NM 2874/55. H5202/69 29.9.69 JUST TO W OF 1/75000 SURVEY AREA, NOT SEARCHED FOR OR FOUND, BUT INSIDE 1:25,000 R TAY SURVEY. NO MENTION. (HMS BEAGLE HI44/69). NCA. 19.2.01 STATED TO LIE IN 22MTRS, IN TWO PARTS WITH LARGER PORTION LYING 037/217DEGS. (SIBI). SEE [3116]. 21.1.04 [EUT] POSN: 5626.519N, 0238.949W. BA 1481 [MAR'03 EDN]. 21.1.04 LIES IN TWO PIECES, ONE 60MTRS LONG, THE OTHER 15MTRS LONG. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III, PUBLISHED 1992).
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER IRVINE & CO LTD, CLAN LINE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 330NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR DUNDEE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC29. BEACHED NE OF ST ANDREWS. 2 LIVES LOST. SUBSEQUENTLY HEAVILY SALVAGED FOR CARGO & DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI).

General Comments

LENGTH 15MTRS FROM DIVER REPORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 26.519 N,2 38.949 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) wreck located?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 56 26.519 N,2 38.949 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN SHAW (PART OF)?

The seabed around the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) sink?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) sank on Jan 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) belong to?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) carrying?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN SHAW (PART OF)?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) had a tonnage of 3943 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN SHAW (PART OF)?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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