Clavis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clavis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.965 N,0 40.004 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.232750
  • Longitude: 0.666733
Wreck Depth 20.57 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAVIS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Sonar Length 16.2
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 108
Tonnage 25
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2020

Surveying Details

HH242/570/03 22.12.94 SANK IN 531357N, 004000E. (TUG ANGLICAN DUKE, VIA MRCC YARMOUTH). INS AS USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. HH242/570/03 17.1.95 EXAM'D 23.12.94 IN 531354N, 004009E [OGB] USING GPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.6, FOUL 10.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. VESSEL DESCRIBED AS BEING BURNED TO GUNWHALES BEFORE SINKING, HOWEVER VESSEL WAS FITTED WITH ALUMINIMUM WHALEBACK AND 35 FOOT STEEL MAST FITTED THROUGH THIS AND SECURED TO THE KEEL. WHALEBACK AND MAST WERE INTACT WHEN THE VESSEL SANK. WK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT WITH MAST INTACT. (TRINITY HOUSE WK REPORT). - NM 436/95. SEP 2020/0000180469 7.8.20 EXAM'D 26.3.20 IN 5313.965N, 0040.004E [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 20.57 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 23 MTRS, LENGTH 16.2 MTRS, WIDTH 5.6 MTRS, HEIGHT 2.5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 108 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). AMEND DW 20.5 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE, BURNED OUT AND SANK.

General Comments

NETTER, WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CLAVIS wreck located?

The CLAVIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.965 N,0 40.004 E.

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

The CLAVIS lies at a depth of about 20.57 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.965 N,0 40.004 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAVIS?

The seabed around the CLAVIS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CLAVIS sink?

The CLAVIS sank on Dec 21, 1994.

When was the wreck of the CLAVIS discovered?

The wreck of the CLAVIS was discovered in 1994.

What country did the CLAVIS belong to?

The CLAVIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAVIS?

The CLAVIS had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAVIS?

The CLAVIS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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