Clodmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Clodmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 43 N,0 0.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.716667
  • Longitude: -0.008333
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLODMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3211/17 24.12.17 SUNK IN 504340N, 000030W. TO BE DISPERSED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 90/18. H7476/17 17.1.18 POSN REPD IN 1919 AS 5M W FROM NEWHAVEN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7523/36 3.11.59 AREA OF MINIMUM RADIUS 0.5M FROM CHARTED POSN WAS SWEPT TO 10FMS & WRECK NOT LOCATED. (HMS FLINDERS, 11.12.36). AMENDED TO NDW PA. - NM. [NOTE:THIS WRECK IS UNLIKELY TO BE IN POSN QUOTED AND IS PROBABLY WRECK [20702] IN 504323.5N, 000044.5E]. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. H1965/76 2.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. R/P. 14.2.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BAHIA BLANCA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CLODMOOR wreck located?

The CLODMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 43 N,0 0.5 W.

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

The CLODMOOR lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43 N,0 0.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLODMOOR?

The seabed around the CLODMOOR lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CLODMOOR sink?

The CLODMOOR sank on May 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLODMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the CLODMOOR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CLODMOOR belong to?

The CLODMOOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLODMOOR carrying?

The CLODMOOR was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CLODMOOR?

The CLODMOOR had a tonnage of 3753 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLODMOOR?

The CLODMOOR is classified as a steam ship.