Clangula (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clangula (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.735 N,4 35.904 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.945583
  • Longitude: -4.598400
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLANGULA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 15.7
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1755
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Surveying Details

H1247/69 26.9.78 H1247/69 26.9.78 WK THOUGHT TO BE THE CLANGULA LOCATED IN 505642N, 043550W [OGB] USING DECCA. (R DAVIS, 15.9.78). INS AS USC 8FMS (15MTRS). BR STD. 29.11.78 29.11.78 APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED. THE LITTLE THAT REMAINS STANDS ABOUT 12FT ABOVE SEABED. (R DAVIS). NCA. 23.8.11 23.8.11 LOCATED 3.4.10 IN 5056.735N, 0435.904W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.75 IN GEN DEPTH 28.55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15.70MTRS, WIDTH 5.7MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). DIMENSIONS APPEAR TO BE FOR BOILERS ONLY. VAGUE OUTLINE OF WK WITH LENGTH 78MTRS, LIES APPROX 010/190 DEGS. (SDC REPROCESSING). TWO BOILERS AND ?ENGINE EVIDENT. PROBABLY BOWS N. AMEND WK 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CORK SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 318NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROTTERDAM. TORPEDOED BY UC-77. 15 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

FULLY COLLAPED WITH BOILERS PROMINENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 56.735 N,4 35.904 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.735 N,4 35.904 W.

How deep is the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.735 N,4 35.904 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLANGULA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) sink?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLANGULA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CLANGULA (PROBABLY)?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1755 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLANGULA (PROBABLY)?

The CLANGULA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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