Claverley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Claverley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.207 N,3 26.452 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.153450
  • Longitude: -3.440867
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 91
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 80
Tonnage 3829
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Surveying Details

H4620/24 8.7.24 H4620/24 8.7.24 SANK 4M SE OF EDDYSTONE LT. (WW1SL). CHART AS NDW PA (1917). NOTE. 19.2.40 19.2.40 WK IN 500918N, 032548W. (CONFIDENTIAL PORTSMOUTH GENERAL ORDERS). H095/39 15.1.41 H095/39 15.1.41 WK IN 500918N, 032548W. (WESTERN APPS LIST). H03526/44 15.11.44 H03526/44 15.11.44 WK IN 500918N, 032548W. LISTED AS DOUBTFUL. (PLYMOUTH LIST). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 25.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500918N, 032612W. SMALL NON SUB CONTACT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). 30.1.45 30.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500918N, 032548W. (ESCORT GROUP 30). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 500915N, 032618W. DEPTH OVER WK 25FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 33FT. (HMS SEAGULL). BR STD. 22.7.55 22.7.55 POSN AMENDED TO 500910N, 032623W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1613. 23.9.70 23.9.70 AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. NC 1613. H4514/76 16.11.77 H4514/76 16.11.77 LOCATED 28.8.77. LEAST E/S DEPTH APPROX 28FMS IN GEN DEPTH 32FMS. (T ALLEN). NCA YET. H1310/87/16 20.5.87 H1310/87/16 20.5.87 ONE DIVE ONLY IN POOR VISIBILITY. A 3 ISLAND TYPE SS. UPRIGHT. HOLDS EMPTY. BOWS AND STERN NOT SEEN. APPEARS TO BE WW1 VINTAGE. STANDS 7-8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 9.4.87). HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 EXAM'D 18.7.00 IN 5009.207N, 0326.452W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.3 IN GEN DEPTH 61.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.2MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS 080 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. UPRIGHT, BROKEN WITH STERN MISSING. POSSIBLE NETS ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 912). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SUTHERLAND SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GENOA. TORPEDOED BY UB-38. 10 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

3 ISLAND VESSEL, UPRIGHT, STERN MISSING, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.207 N,3 26.452 W.

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

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.207 N,3 26.452 W.

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

The seabed around the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 20, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3829 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAVERLEY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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