Clio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Clio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.383 N,2 54.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.839717
  • Longitude: -2.903283
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLIO
Type blockship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2733
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source owner/operator
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585024.5N, 025406W, OR 194DEG, 2350FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. ENTIRE HULL EXISTS BUT IS CRUSHED TO A HEIGHT OF 10FT. HULL IN ENGINE ROOM AREA HAS COLLAPSED OUTWARDS LEAVING BOILERS & ENGINE STANDING ALONE. A GREAT DEAL OF SALVAGE HAS HAS TAKEN PLACE. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 20.8.80 COVERED BY 'BLOCKSHIPS SEE NOTE' LEGEND ON NE 2162. 11.12.81 COVERED BY WKS LEGEND ON NC 2250. 1.9.92 SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOUND WITH BOILERS & ENGINES EXPOSED AT HW. (DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 240NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW & SIBI).

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the CLIO wreck located?

The CLIO wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.383 N,2 54.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLIO?

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

When was the wreck of the CLIO discovered?

The wreck of the CLIO was discovered in 1914.

What country did the CLIO belong to?

The CLIO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLIO?

The CLIO had a tonnage of 2733 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLIO?

The CLIO is classified as a blockship.

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