Clio Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Clio ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.705 N,2 53.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.878417
  • Longitude: -2.883767
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLIO II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 8.7 m
Tonnage 793
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 28.2.14 LIES IN 5852.705N, 0253.026W [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE WITH BOWS SSE. WELL BROKEN UP, A SINGLE BOILER LIES 12MTS TO THE E OF THE WK AND THE TWO CYLINDER ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 25.2.14). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY J KEY & SON, KINGHORN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SCUTTLED AS A BLOCKSHIP. THE FIRING CIRCUITS FAILED AND THE TIDE TOOK THE SHIP TO THE E, WHERE SHE SANK. WAS CONSIDERED BY THE ADMIRALTY AS OF NO FURTHER USE AS A BLOCKSHIP. (K HEATH).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CLIO II wreck located?

The CLIO II wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.705 N,2 53.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLIO II?

The seabed around the CLIO II lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CLIO II sink?

The CLIO II sank on Feb 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CLIO II discovered?

The wreck of the CLIO II was discovered in 2014.

What country did the CLIO II belong to?

The CLIO II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CLIO II?

The CLIO II had a tonnage of 793 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLIO II?

The CLIO II is classified as a steam ship.

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