Claw 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Claw 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 54.335 N,0 43.701 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.905583
  • Longitude: 0.728350
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAW 1
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.6 m
Tonnage 5
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2013

Surveying Details

26.6.75 SANK IN 505418N, 004348E [OGB]. MARKED BY DHAN BUOY WITH YELLOW AND BLACK FLAG. (LL, 26.6.75). FOR FILING ONLY. 27.6.75 DAN BUOY RECOVERED. WK NOW UNMARKED, UNCOVERS AT LW, 057DEG, 3.7M CG FAIRLIGHT LOOKOUT. (LL, 27.6.75) 30.6.75 NAME AMENDED TO CLAW 1 NOT CLORE 1. (LL, 27.6.75). 3.12.13 NOT LOCATED 12.8.13 BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EGS, HI 1312). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED OFF HASTINGS, SUSSEX. CREW OF ONE RECOVERED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 54.335 N,0 43.701 E
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FAQ

Where is the CLAW 1 wreck located?

The CLAW 1 wreck is located at coordinates 50 54.335 N,0 43.701 E.

When did the CLAW 1 sink?

The CLAW 1 sank on Jun 24, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CLAW 1 discovered?

The wreck of the CLAW 1 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CLAW 1 belong to?

The CLAW 1 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLAW 1?

The CLAW 1 had a tonnage of 5 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAW 1?

The CLAW 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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