Clan Shaw (Part Of) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clan shaw (part of) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 26.46 N,2 38.808 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.441000
  • Longitude: -2.646800
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 7.4
Sonar Length 61
Orientation 37
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 1955
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2004

Surveying Details

H6362/55 13.12.55 H6362/55 13.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 562628N, 023843W [OGB] BY HMS AVELEY. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT. APPARENTLY INTACT AND APPROX 200FT LONG. GEN DEPTH 5FMS. (DUNDEE HBR TRUST DTD 31.10.55 & ENCLOSURES). - NM 2874/55. HH100/351/02 13.12.89 HH100/351/02 13.12.89 DIVED ON IN 562630N, 023836W. LARGE INCOMPLETE WK STANDING 3MTRS HIGH AT STERN. SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED. FOR'D PART IS MISSING. (G L WADSWORTH, DTD 22.11.89). NCA. 19.2.01 19.2.01 'CLAN SHAW' STATED TO LIE IN TWO PARTS IN 22MTRS. LARGER PORTION LYING 037/217DEGS. (SIBI). POSSIBLY THIS WRECK. SEE ALSO [3015]. 21.1.04 21.1.04 [EUT] POSN: 5626.460N, 0238.808W. BA 1481 [MAR'03 EDN]. 21.1.04 21.1.04 LIES IN TWO PIECES, ONE 60MTRS LONG, THE OTHER 15MTRS LONG. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III, PUBLISHED 1992)

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

LARGE INCOMPLETE WK, FOR'D PART MISSING

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FAQ

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

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 26.46 N,2 38.808 W.

How deep is the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 56 26.46 N,2 38.808 W.

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

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

When did the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.

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

The CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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