Clara (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Clara (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.684 N,5 37.312 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.011400
  • Longitude: -5.621867
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 157
Tonnage 2425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 1.5M SSW OF RUNNEL STONE. (WW1SL). H6391/19 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2537/28 AMEND TO NDW PD (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4604/28 12.2.29 AMEND TO NDW (1917) IN 500038N, 053736W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4604/28 12.4.60 WK IN 500038N, 053736W. LEAST DEPTH 162FT AT LWST. (TH, 27.7.28). NCA. H2979/74 31.12.74 WRECK LOCATED IN 500033N, 053648W [OGB] USING DECCA. NOT DIVED ON. POSSIBLY CLARA BUT MAGNETOMETER INDICATES BIGGER WRECK. E/S DEPTH APPROX 155FT IN 170FT [NO TIDAL REDUCTION]. (E GILES). NCA. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 35MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 777. H2590/76 27.2.76 WK LOCATED IN 500038.9N, 053715.29W [OGB] USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. PROBABLY A SMALL WRECK WITH SMALL BUT CLEAR SONAR ECHO AMONG MANY BOTTOM ECHOES. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). PROBABLY SAME ITEM AS PREVIOUS REPORTS. AMEND WK 56 IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2979/74 24.2.77 FF REPORTED IN 500038N, 053734W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.2.77). NCA. H1310/82/7 11.3.82 POSITIVE WK IN 500039.5N, 053645W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 26.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY RICHARDSON DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CLARA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.684 N,5 37.312 W.

How deep is the CLARA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.684 N,5 37.312 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CLARA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the CLARA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLARA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLARA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLARA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLARA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLARA (POSSIBLY)?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2425 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLARA (POSSIBLY)?

The CLARA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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