Claude Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Claude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 47.434 N,1 17.586 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.790567
  • Longitude: -1.293100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAUDE
Type tanker
Tonnage 1244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2000

Surveying Details

H3747/69 30.9.69 COLLIDED WITH MV 'DARLINGTON' IN WEST SOLENT IN APPROX 504723N, 011432W [OGB]. WAS TOWED BY TUG AND BEACHED ON THE BRAMBLE BANK IN APPROX 504724N, 011730W [OGB]. LYING ON STB SIDE. MARKED BY G LIGHT BUOY, GPFL(2) 5S, 035DEGS, 2C FROM WRECK. (FO SPITHEAD, SIG DTD 26.9.69 & LLOYDS VOL 197). NCA. POSN 504724N, 011730W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 27.11.69 RAISED AND TOWED, ON COMPLETION OF TEMPORARY REPAIRS, TO HER BUILDERS AT PAPENBURG ON 31.10.69. (LL 198). AMENDED TO LIFT. 15.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the CLAUDE wreck located?

The CLAUDE wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.434 N,1 17.586 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAUDE?

The seabed around the CLAUDE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CLAUDE sink?

The CLAUDE sank on Sep 25, 1969.

When was the wreck of the CLAUDE discovered?

The wreck of the CLAUDE was discovered in 1969.

What cargo was the CLAUDE carrying?

The CLAUDE was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the CLAUDE?

The CLAUDE had a tonnage of 1244 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAUDE?

The CLAUDE is classified as a tanker.

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