Clydesdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clydesdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.194 N,5 23.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.969900
  • Longitude: -5.388750
Wreck Depth 62.18 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLYDESDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 6.25
Sonar Width 2.97
Shadow Height 6.52
Orientation 317
Tonnage 972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1890
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions 015.4,013.5,000.6,351
Original Detection Year 1890
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2021

Surveying Details

8.1.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF N BISHOPS BEARING SOUTH 4M. (LL). H1251/70 5.5.70 INSERT AS NSC IN 515810N, 052314W [OGB]. (LL). - FNM 20/70. 29.11.72 INS WK USC PA 10FMS 0FT. NE 1410. 29.11.72 AMEND WK USC PA 18.0MTRS. NC 1973. H1966/77 6.3.81 NOT LOCATED DURING E/S & DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71A/79). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2021/000284268 29.10.21 EXAM'D 23.7.20 IN 5158.194N, 0523.325W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.18MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 62.5MTRS, LENGTH 6.52MTRS, WIDTH 2.97MTRS, HT 0.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 317/137DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 15.38MTRS, WIDTH 13.47MTRS,0.65MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 351DEGS. WK DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). INS NDW 62MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY BLACKWOOD & GORDON, PORT GLASGOW WITH WELL DECK, ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R MACKILL, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BILBAO. STRANDED AND LOST IN SW FORCE 5. (SIBI). FOUNDERED OFF N BISHOP. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 58.194 N,5 23.325 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLYDESDALE wreck located?

The CLYDESDALE wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.194 N,5 23.325 W.

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

The CLYDESDALE lies at a depth of about 62.18 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.194 N,5 23.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLYDESDALE?

The seabed around the CLYDESDALE lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the CLYDESDALE sink?

The CLYDESDALE sank on Mar 28, 1890.

When was the wreck of the CLYDESDALE discovered?

The wreck of the CLYDESDALE was discovered in 1890.

What country did the CLYDESDALE belong to?

The CLYDESDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLYDESDALE carrying?

The CLYDESDALE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CLYDESDALE?

The CLYDESDALE had a tonnage of 972 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLYDESDALE?

The CLYDESDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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