Maclaren Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Maclaren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 21.311 N,3 17.327 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.355183
- Longitude: -3.288783
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.46 m
|
| Water Depth |
17 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MACLAREN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
99 |
| Sonar Width |
27.7 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
77 |
| Tonnage |
2330 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 3, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
Clay |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,0.75, |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 20, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H4192/41 28.1.42 SUNK IN 512121N, 031717W. (FOIC CARDIFF, 6.12.41) MASTS AND FUNNEL NO LONGER SHOW. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (FOIC CARDIFF, 16.1.42). - NM 242/41. H04192/41 23.4.42 LOCATED IN 512116N, 031717W USING HSA. G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S 1C SOUTH. (TH, 14.4.42). - NM 847/42. H04192/41 27.10.43 WK NOW CLEARED TO 40FT [MLWS]. (DISPERSAL VESSEL 'MARIA', 13.10.43). H04192/41 4.12.43 DRIFT SWEPT BY ML 237 14.11.43. CLEAR AT 39FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (COM. M/S, 17.11.43). - NM 2601/43. H04192/41 10.10.49 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 39, FOUL AT 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 10FMS. NO SCOUR. POSN 512117N, 031708W. (HMS SEAGULL, 7.10.49). NCA. H04192/41 5.12.50 FOLLOWING FURTHER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 41, FOUL AT 42FT IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. (ML 1411, 28.9.50). CORRECT POSN 512119N, 031718W. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2339/50. H01027/50 5.7.51 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 12FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51). H2897/69 16.9.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 7FMS 3FT (13.7MTRS) [LAT]. (HMS WOODLARK, SIGNAL DTD 11.9.69). - NM 1536/69. H2897/69 30.3.70 SWEPT 4.9.69 IN 512116N, 031715W. CLEAR AT 13.7, FOUL AT 13.8MTRS. GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. SEABED PEBBLES. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 309/69). - FNM 21/70 & BR STD. H3942/88 24.1.90 EXAM'D 27.7.89 IN 512117N, 031717W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT LESS THAN 1MTR. CHART AS FOUL. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING LTD, HI 464). - NM 449/90. 1.8.06 EUT POSN: 5121.312N, 0317.358W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. SEP 2018/000204444 16.2.18 EXAM'D 16.2.18 IN 5121.311N, 0317.327W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.46 IN GEN DEPTH 17.51MTRS. SCOUR 0.75MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 99MTRS, WIDTH 27.7MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 077/257 DEGS. MODERATELY WELL DEFINED AND IN ONE PIECE.(TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND TO DW 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
MINED, WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BARRY. (WW2SL & LLOYDS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 21.311 N,3 17.327 W
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FAQ
Where is the MACLAREN wreck located?
The MACLAREN wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.311 N,3 17.327 W.
How deep is the MACLAREN and where exactly is it located?
The MACLAREN lies at a depth of about 14.46 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.311 N,3 17.327 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MACLAREN?
The seabed around the MACLAREN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.
When did the MACLAREN sink?
The MACLAREN sank on Dec 3, 1941.
When was the wreck of the MACLAREN discovered?
The wreck of the MACLAREN was discovered in 1941.
What country did the MACLAREN belong to?
The MACLAREN belonged to GB.
What cargo was the MACLAREN carrying?
The MACLAREN was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the MACLAREN?
The MACLAREN had a tonnage of 2330 tons.
What type of wreck is the MACLAREN?
The MACLAREN is classified as a steam ship.