Clytie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clytie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.939 N,3 59.139 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.582317
  • Longitude: -3.985650
Wreck Depth 41.69 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Clytie
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 49.5
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 92
Tonnage 471
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1905
Scour Dimensions 059.4,049.0,000.2,090
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 7370

Surveying Details

H0109/45 SONAR CONTACT IN 533412N, 035824W. LENGTH 150FT, HT 12FT. (W APPRS LIST). 2.11.73 INS AS WK PA 40MTRS. NC 1977. H3838/86 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 533455N, 035902W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 41.2MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). BR STD. H3838/86 30.9.87 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH ON 30.9.87 USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.2 IN GEN DEPTH 47.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, SHADOW HT 5.8MTRS. LENGTH 52.5MTRS, BEAM 9.7MTRS. LYING 090/270 DEG, UPRIGHT, WITH BOW E. INTACT. CHART AS WK 41MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NFA. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5334.939N, 0359.139W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. LENGTH 49.5MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 092/272 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7946). MOVE NDW 41MTRS TO REVISED POSN. 1.3.23 WRECK SURVEYED 17/5/2019: MBES DATA SHOWS UPRIGHT WRECK, LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, WITH BOWS TO EAST. THE WRECK IS POSITIONALLY, DIMENSIONALLY AND ARCHIVALLY CONSISTENT WITH

Circumstances of loss

SANK 8 MILES OFF POINT LYNAS.Archival Analysis: CLYTIE was in collision with CORRWG (BOT 1905-06, p135). It appears to have been holed in the engine room and rapidly sankwhile attempting to tow CORRWG (wrecksite.eu). Machinery situated aft.Dimensional Analysis: CLYTIE was 49.42m x 7.77m with machinery placed aft (Lloyd's Register 1904-05).

General Comments

CLYTIE

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FAQ

Where is the Clytie wreck located?

The Clytie wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.939 N,3 59.139 W.

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

The Clytie lies at a depth of about 41.69 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.939 N,3 59.139 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Clytie?

The seabed around the Clytie lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the Clytie sink?

The Clytie sank on Dec 6, 1905.

When was the wreck of the Clytie discovered?

The wreck of the Clytie was discovered in 1945.

What country did the Clytie belong to?

The Clytie belonged to GB.

What cargo was the Clytie carrying?

The Clytie was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the Clytie?

The Clytie had a tonnage of 471 tons.

What type of wreck is the Clytie?

The Clytie is classified as a steam ship.

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