St Clair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St clair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 32.388 N,6 40.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.539800
  • Longitude: -6.667633
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CLAIR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 25.6 m
Width 3.6 m
Draught 2.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1880
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Surveying Details

H3738/32 28.5.32 ST CLAIR IS 1 OF 3 WKS SUPPOSED TO LIE IN GUNNA SOUND IN 563230N, 064400W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SEE ALSO HULFORD [2642], & UNKNOWN [2643]. NCA. H1310/86 17.2.86 WK OF 19TH CENTURY SS LOCATED JUST E OF ROAN BOGHA IN 563224N, 064000W. LIES VERY BROKEN UP WITH CLIPPER TYPE BOW TO THE E AND COUNTER STERN TO THE W. SMALL STEEL SCREW, SINGLE BOILER. SHANKS VICTORIAN WARE TOILET FOUND IN WRECKAGE. GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. (ANDREW JENNIONS, 27.1.86). FOR FILING ONLY. 28.7.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NAME GIVEN AS ST CLAIR. LOCATION DIAGRAM. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 6.2012 USING M/B. SEABED ROCKY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON 1876 BY BIRRELL, STENHOUSE & CO. DUNBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A ROSS, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 33HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALKER, HENDERSON & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR N UIST. RAN AGROUND ON ROAN BOGHA, GUNNA SOUND. CREW OF 12 & 10 PASSENGERS SAVED. (SIBI, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, OFF SCOTLAND & SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the ST CLAIR wreck located?

The ST CLAIR wreck is located at coordinates 56 32.388 N,6 40.058 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CLAIR?

The seabed around the ST CLAIR lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ST CLAIR sink?

The ST CLAIR sank on Oct 22, 1880.

When was the wreck of the ST CLAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ST CLAIR was discovered in 1932.

What country did the ST CLAIR belong to?

The ST CLAIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST CLAIR carrying?

The ST CLAIR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST CLAIR?

The ST CLAIR had a tonnage of 130 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CLAIR?

The ST CLAIR is classified as a steam ship.

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