Clarinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clarinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.867 N,1 39.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.464450
  • Longitude: -1.661000
Wreck Depth 32.57 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLARINDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.3 m
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1075
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1885
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 084.0,022.0,000.5,318
Debris Field 0022.0,060
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Surveying Details

7.1.56 NSC IN 502752N, 013942W [OGB]. PERSISTENT ECHO CONTACTED ON 203DEGS & 061DEGS DURING SURVEY. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY 1955). HH090/962/01 12.12.02 EXAM'D 21.7.02 IN 5027.866N, 0139.661W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.4, FOUL 32.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.9 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 19MTRS NE/SW. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. PORTION OF DEBRIS LIES 060 DEGS 22MTRS FROM MAIN WK. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS SW 32MTRS. BR STD. 30.10.07 THIS IS CLARIDA. IDENTIFED BY BUILDER'S NAMEPLATE. UPRIGHT BUT BROKEN AND MUCH OF THE HULL HAS FALLEN OUTWARDS. SOME SECTIONS OF PLATING ARE 20-30MTRS FROM THE MAIN WK. TWO BOILERS AND THE ENGINE ARE THE HIGHEST PARTS. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5027.866N, 0139.660W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 318 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1871 BY W DOXFORD & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G J HAY. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR CRONSTADT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS TERN. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN & COLLAPSED, BOWS SE, SCOUR NE/SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.867 N,1 39.66 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLARINDA wreck located?

The CLARINDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.867 N,1 39.66 W.

How deep is the CLARINDA and where exactly is it located?

The CLARINDA lies at a depth of about 32.57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.867 N,1 39.66 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLARINDA?

The seabed around the CLARINDA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the CLARINDA sink?

The CLARINDA sank on Oct 17, 1885.

When was the wreck of the CLARINDA discovered?

The wreck of the CLARINDA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the CLARINDA belong to?

The CLARINDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLARINDA carrying?

The CLARINDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLARINDA?

The CLARINDA had a tonnage of 1075 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLARINDA?

The CLARINDA is classified as a steam ship.

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