Clan Stuart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Clan stuart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 10.283 S,18 25.883 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.171383
  • Longitude: 18.431383
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAN STUART
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 13.9 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 3594
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 341020S, 182552E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4715/23 10.7.23 H4715/23 & H2036/18 10.7.23 AMEND SYMBOL TO ST. WK NOW BROKEN UP ONLY SMALL PORTIONS VISIBLE AT LOW WATER, IT CAN NO LONGER BE USED AS A CLEARING MARK. (HM DOCKYARD, SIMONS TOWN HN). BA 636 & 2082. H8479/34 25.1.35 H8479/34 25.1.35 SHOWN ON E4170. NE 636. 4.7.63 4.7.63 NOW SHOWN IN 341017S, 182553E ON K2717/1 [SAN 1960]. NC 1849. H2211/70 9.12.75 H2211/70 9.12.75 PIECES OF WRECKAGE FROM THE CLAN STUART, WRECKED IN 1914, ARE STILL VISIBLE IN MACKEREL BAY. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 188). NCA. 2.6.77 2.6.77 SHOWN ON SAN 1017 [DTD 28.10.76]. NE 1849.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY W.DOXFORD & SONS WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 330NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAYZER, IRVINE & CO. PASSAGE WALFISCH BAY FOR SIMONSTOWN. WRECKED IN SIMON'S BAY WHILE ON GOVERMENT SERVICE. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the CLAN STUART wreck located?

The CLAN STUART wreck is located at coordinates 34 10.283 S,18 25.883 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAN STUART?

The seabed around the CLAN STUART lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CLAN STUART sink?

The CLAN STUART sank on Nov 21, 1914.

When was the wreck of the CLAN STUART discovered?

The wreck of the CLAN STUART was discovered in 1914.

What country did the CLAN STUART belong to?

The CLAN STUART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAN STUART carrying?

The CLAN STUART was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLAN STUART?

The CLAN STUART had a tonnage of 3594 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAN STUART?

The CLAN STUART is classified as a carrier.

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