Cliftonian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cliftonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.42 N,8 56.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.457000
  • Longitude: -8.936783
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLIFTONIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 4303
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 1978

Surveying Details

SUNK 4.5M S 3/4 E FROM GALLEY HEAD. (WW1SL). 30.8.78 INS AS WK USC PA 55MTRS IN 512724N, 085610W. NC 2424. H1310/85/27 10.9.85 NOT FOUND IN 512724N, 085610W USING MAGNETOMETER. (G WILLIAMS, 17.8.85). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1011 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CAMBRIAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 367 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MARSEILLES. TORPEDED BY U-72 WITHOUT WARNING. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the CLIFTONIAN wreck located?

The CLIFTONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.42 N,8 56.207 W.

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

The CLIFTONIAN lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.42 N,8 56.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLIFTONIAN?

The seabed around the CLIFTONIAN lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the CLIFTONIAN sink?

The CLIFTONIAN sank on Feb 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLIFTONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CLIFTONIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLIFTONIAN belong to?

The CLIFTONIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLIFTONIAN carrying?

The CLIFTONIAN was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the CLIFTONIAN?

The CLIFTONIAN had a tonnage of 4303 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLIFTONIAN?

The CLIFTONIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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