S.S. Clan Shaw
S.S. Clan Shaw 23/01/1917
Displacement: 3943grt.
Length: 109.7m. Beam: 14.7 m. Draught: 7.4 m.
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. Triple expansion steam engine, two boilers, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Doxford W. & Sons Ltd. Sunderland
Complement: Unknown
Men Lost: 2
Armament: Yes
Displacement: 3943grt.
Length: 109.7m. Beam: 14.7 m. Draught: 7.4 m.
Propulsion: 1 x 3 cyl. Triple expansion steam engine, two boilers, single shaft, 1 screw
Machinery: Doxford W. & Sons Ltd. Sunderland
Complement: Unknown
Men Lost: 2
Armament: Yes
The steel steamship SS Clan Shaw, built by Doxford W. & Sons Ltd. Sunderland in 1902 for Clan line Steamers Ltd, London. Cayzer, Irvine, & Co., Ltd.
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping 1915 Steamers
Thomson's Weekly News - Saturday 28 June 1902
Messrs W, Doxford & Sons, Ltd., have launched from their yard at Pallion the s.s. Clan Leslie, to the order of the Clan Line Steamers, Ltd. (Messrs Cayzer, Irvine, & Co.), Glasgow . The vessel is a duplicate of the Clan Shaw, launched last month, is classed with the British Corporation, and was christened by Mrs. Hunt Hedley.
Messrs W, Doxford & Sons, Ltd., have launched from their yard at Pallion the s.s. Clan Leslie, to the order of the Clan Line Steamers, Ltd. (Messrs Cayzer, Irvine, & Co.), Glasgow . The vessel is a duplicate of the Clan Shaw, launched last month, is classed with the British Corporation, and was christened by Mrs. Hunt Hedley.
The Loss
Lloyds War Losses World War One
On January 23rd, 1917, the British steamer SS Clan Shaw, was sailing from Chittagong & Calcutta to Dundee with a cargo of jute, When ''8 miles NE of Andrews '' struck a mine that had been laid by UC-29 (Oblt. Ernst Rosenow). Spindler says the S.S. Clan Shaw struck one of the mines laid on January 21st 1917,(three mines) but could be the mine line laid on the 22nd January 1917 off the River Tay ?
Two crew, both from India, were killed.
Two crew, both from India, were killed.
Mine map River Tay 22/01/1917 - KTB UC-29
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 31 January 1917
STEAMER CLAN SHAW A TOTAL WRECK. Vessel's Back Broken and Salvage Operations Abandoned. Lloyd's report that the steamer Clan Shaw struck a mine and went ashore on January 23. The vessel has since broken her back, and salvage operations have been abandoned. It is a total wreck. The Clan Shaw was a. steel screw steamer of 3943 tons. She was built at Sunderland in 1902. Her port of registry is Glasgow. She belonged to Cayzer, Irvine, & Co., Ltd.
STEAMER CLAN SHAW A TOTAL WRECK. Vessel's Back Broken and Salvage Operations Abandoned. Lloyd's report that the steamer Clan Shaw struck a mine and went ashore on January 23. The vessel has since broken her back, and salvage operations have been abandoned. It is a total wreck. The Clan Shaw was a. steel screw steamer of 3943 tons. She was built at Sunderland in 1902. Her port of registry is Glasgow. She belonged to Cayzer, Irvine, & Co., Ltd.
South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 06 February 1917
UNDER-WATER WAR. First Officer Prentis, son - of Mrs. Prentiss, Somertield Terrace, was amongst those saved when the Clan liner, Clan . Shaw, struck a mine on January 21st, about 15 miles from shore.
UNDER-WATER WAR. First Officer Prentis, son - of Mrs. Prentiss, Somertield Terrace, was amongst those saved when the Clan liner, Clan . Shaw, struck a mine on January 21st, about 15 miles from shore.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 21 February 1917
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. There will be exposed for Sale, by Public Auction, in the DUNDEE HARBOUR WORKS YARD (Victoria Dock Entrance), THURSDAY, 22d February, at Noon the following Salved Material S.S. "CLAN SHAW":— Quantity Copper Piping, 6 Brass Port Light Fittings, 7 Iron sheaves, 1 Hand Pump, 4 Shackles, 1 Steering Wheel, 2 Lengths of Chain, 4 Life Buoys, 4 Pairs Brasses, 2 Eccentric Brasses, 2 Brass Glands, 14 Life Belts, Sir William Thompson Compass. Two Life Boats good condition (in King William Dock), with Oars, Rowlocks, Rockets, and other equipment.
B. L. NAIRN CO., Agents for Owners.
W. 0. TAYLOR & CO. Exposers.
Lloyd's Agents.
J W. F. SOUTAR, Auctioneer.
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. There will be exposed for Sale, by Public Auction, in the DUNDEE HARBOUR WORKS YARD (Victoria Dock Entrance), THURSDAY, 22d February, at Noon the following Salved Material S.S. "CLAN SHAW":— Quantity Copper Piping, 6 Brass Port Light Fittings, 7 Iron sheaves, 1 Hand Pump, 4 Shackles, 1 Steering Wheel, 2 Lengths of Chain, 4 Life Buoys, 4 Pairs Brasses, 2 Eccentric Brasses, 2 Brass Glands, 14 Life Belts, Sir William Thompson Compass. Two Life Boats good condition (in King William Dock), with Oars, Rowlocks, Rockets, and other equipment.
B. L. NAIRN CO., Agents for Owners.
W. 0. TAYLOR & CO. Exposers.
Lloyd's Agents.
J W. F. SOUTAR, Auctioneer.
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Dundee Courier - Monday 26 February 1917
Dundee Courier - Friday 06 April 1917
SALE OF DAMAGED JUTE AND FLAX AT DUNDEE.
About 100 tons of damaged jute, discharged from the steamer Clan Shaw, was sold by public auction at the Eastern Wharf. There was little competition, and it was sold £2 15s per ton, but afterwards changed hands at £5 per ton.
SALE OF DAMAGED JUTE AND FLAX AT DUNDEE.
About 100 tons of damaged jute, discharged from the steamer Clan Shaw, was sold by public auction at the Eastern Wharf. There was little competition, and it was sold £2 15s per ton, but afterwards changed hands at £5 per ton.
The Wreck
UKHO have two Wreck Cards for S.S. Clan Shaw 3015 Clan Shaw (Part of) & 3116 Clan Shaw (Part of) (Possibly) .
3015 - Clan Shaw (Part of) was created in 1917. First entry stated :
''Wk in 562632N, 023846W. Hull, 1 mast & funnel visible. Marked by 2 lt buoys (Admiralty)''
A further update in 1920 states ''least depth over wk. 22ft surrounded by foul ground (Dundee Harbour Trust) ''
This would be after the wreck had been reduced by explosives which took part in 1920. The light buoy was removed
and the wreck then shown on chart as foul round.
The next notable entry was in 1955: ''A/S report mentions another presumed wreck very close to 'Clan Shaw' , possibly same one. (HMS Shackleton) ''
Note: This may relate to the wreck of HMD Leonard.
A survey by HMS beagle in 1969 did not look for the wreck.
An update in 2001: ''Stated to lie in 22mtrs, in two parts with larger portion lying 037/217 deg''
The last update was in 2004 and taken from Dive Scotland Vol.III (1992) :
''Lies in two pieces, one 60m long, other 15mtrs long''
3116 - Clan Shaw (Part of) (Possibly) was created in 1955.
''Wk. located in 562628N, 023843W [OGB] by HMS Aveley. Least E/S (Echo Sounder) depth 28ft. Apparently intact and approx. 200ft long. Gen depth 5 fms (Dundee Harbour Trust)''
In 1989 the wreck was dived by Gordon Wadsworth who reported ''Large incomplete Wk. standing 3mtrs high at stern. Seems to have been dispersed for'd part is missing''
An update in 2001: ''Stated to lie in 22mtrs, in two parts with larger portion lying 037/217 deg''
The last update was in 2004 and taken from Dive Scotland Vol. III (1992) :
''Lies in two pieces, one 60m long, other 15mtrs long''
3015 - Clan Shaw (Part of) was created in 1917. First entry stated :
''Wk in 562632N, 023846W. Hull, 1 mast & funnel visible. Marked by 2 lt buoys (Admiralty)''
A further update in 1920 states ''least depth over wk. 22ft surrounded by foul ground (Dundee Harbour Trust) ''
This would be after the wreck had been reduced by explosives which took part in 1920. The light buoy was removed
and the wreck then shown on chart as foul round.
The next notable entry was in 1955: ''A/S report mentions another presumed wreck very close to 'Clan Shaw' , possibly same one. (HMS Shackleton) ''
Note: This may relate to the wreck of HMD Leonard.
A survey by HMS beagle in 1969 did not look for the wreck.
An update in 2001: ''Stated to lie in 22mtrs, in two parts with larger portion lying 037/217 deg''
The last update was in 2004 and taken from Dive Scotland Vol.III (1992) :
''Lies in two pieces, one 60m long, other 15mtrs long''
3116 - Clan Shaw (Part of) (Possibly) was created in 1955.
''Wk. located in 562628N, 023843W [OGB] by HMS Aveley. Least E/S (Echo Sounder) depth 28ft. Apparently intact and approx. 200ft long. Gen depth 5 fms (Dundee Harbour Trust)''
In 1989 the wreck was dived by Gordon Wadsworth who reported ''Large incomplete Wk. standing 3mtrs high at stern. Seems to have been dispersed for'd part is missing''
An update in 2001: ''Stated to lie in 22mtrs, in two parts with larger portion lying 037/217 deg''
The last update was in 2004 and taken from Dive Scotland Vol. III (1992) :
''Lies in two pieces, one 60m long, other 15mtrs long''
Chart 1481. River Tay 1920 (UKHO)
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Chart 1481. River Tay 1921 (UKHO)
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Aberdeen Press and Journal - Tuesday 11 March 1919
ANCHOR LINER DAMAGED. COLLISION IN TAY WITH SUNKEN WRECK. The- steamer Circafssia, bound from Calcutta for Dundee, on Sunday struck the submerged wreck of the steamer Clan Shaw at the entrance to the River Tay, and was badly damaged. She had on board a part-cargo of jute, with passengers. The Circassia, an Anchor liner, nominally engaged in the Glasgow-London- Calcutta trade, had reached the - approaches the liver early on Sunday morning when the mishap occurred. The accident, it appears, occurred the vicinity the Fairway Buoy inside the channel, where the wreckage of the torpedoed Shaw strewn. Immediately the mishap occurred signals of distress were sent out, and brought the tugs Giiroy, of Dundee, .and Caniil. of Rosyth, upon the scene. It was early, seen that the Circassia had sustained serious damage, as, besides injury 13 the stern and rudder, the steering gear was rendered useless. Considerable water was made the vessel in Nos. and tanks, but with tht; -arrival of .the tugs first-aid was speedily rendered. Little excitement, transpires, took place aboard the liner aft'* the accident, the demeanour of the passengers being exemplary.
ANCHOR LINER DAMAGED. COLLISION IN TAY WITH SUNKEN WRECK. The- steamer Circafssia, bound from Calcutta for Dundee, on Sunday struck the submerged wreck of the steamer Clan Shaw at the entrance to the River Tay, and was badly damaged. She had on board a part-cargo of jute, with passengers. The Circassia, an Anchor liner, nominally engaged in the Glasgow-London- Calcutta trade, had reached the - approaches the liver early on Sunday morning when the mishap occurred. The accident, it appears, occurred the vicinity the Fairway Buoy inside the channel, where the wreckage of the torpedoed Shaw strewn. Immediately the mishap occurred signals of distress were sent out, and brought the tugs Giiroy, of Dundee, .and Caniil. of Rosyth, upon the scene. It was early, seen that the Circassia had sustained serious damage, as, besides injury 13 the stern and rudder, the steering gear was rendered useless. Considerable water was made the vessel in Nos. and tanks, but with tht; -arrival of .the tugs first-aid was speedily rendered. Little excitement, transpires, took place aboard the liner aft'* the accident, the demeanour of the passengers being exemplary.
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 11 March 1919
MENACE TO DUNDEE SHIPPING Cannot Be Removed From Tay Fairway Without Authority Of Lighthouse Board. Before Dundee Harbour Trustees can proceed do anything in the way of clearing the Tay Fairway of the hulk of the sunken jute steamer Clan Shaw, they must have the authority of the Northern Lighthouse Board.' The wreck was responsible for the damage sustained by the Author liner Circassia Sunday morning, on her way to Dundee with a cargo of jute and a number of passengers. It has lain in the Taj" fairway between the Fairway Buoy and No. 1 Red Buoy for a. couple of years. The Clan Shaw was sunk by striking a mine on January, 1917. She was inspected salvage experts, but adverse weather conditions rendered the work of raising her impossible at the time, and she is now almost submerged in the quicksands, with the result that her salvage now, even in good weather, as difficult as over. A couple of months ago the Harbour Trustees reported the danger which the wreck submitted vessels using the channel on the way to and from Dundee, and the Admiralty have replied that the sunken ship is without the jurisdiction of the Dundee Harbour, and that the Northern Lighthouse Commissioners would have to be approached. This has been done, but reply has yet been received by the Trustees.
Deadly Quicksand's.
The sands which hold the Clan Shaw in their tenacious grip are of deadly quickness, and the conditions under which the divers will have to work preparing the hull either for salvage or demolition are extremely difficult. The unstable bottom will not bear the weight of the men, loaded as they are with their heavy diving equipment. Previous experience has proved this, Mid on several occasions divers working in the locality have been hauled to the surface more dead than alive through not being able to keep their balance on the bottom. The Clan Shaw not the only hulk gradually being engulfed in the Tay sands. Lying at a short distance to the south-east of her are the remains of German submarine sunk in the estuary, and between the submarine and the Clan Shaw is the hull of an Admiralty vessel which went the bottom as she was conveying a boiler to Dundee. These latter vessels are clear of the channel, and therefore, not the menace to Dundee shipping the jute steamer has proved herself to be. Circassia Safely Berthed. The Circassia, assisted by tugs, was safely berthed at the Eastern Wharf yesterday. Before leaving for Glasgow, however, she will have to.be dry-docked for repairs.
MENACE TO DUNDEE SHIPPING Cannot Be Removed From Tay Fairway Without Authority Of Lighthouse Board. Before Dundee Harbour Trustees can proceed do anything in the way of clearing the Tay Fairway of the hulk of the sunken jute steamer Clan Shaw, they must have the authority of the Northern Lighthouse Board.' The wreck was responsible for the damage sustained by the Author liner Circassia Sunday morning, on her way to Dundee with a cargo of jute and a number of passengers. It has lain in the Taj" fairway between the Fairway Buoy and No. 1 Red Buoy for a. couple of years. The Clan Shaw was sunk by striking a mine on January, 1917. She was inspected salvage experts, but adverse weather conditions rendered the work of raising her impossible at the time, and she is now almost submerged in the quicksands, with the result that her salvage now, even in good weather, as difficult as over. A couple of months ago the Harbour Trustees reported the danger which the wreck submitted vessels using the channel on the way to and from Dundee, and the Admiralty have replied that the sunken ship is without the jurisdiction of the Dundee Harbour, and that the Northern Lighthouse Commissioners would have to be approached. This has been done, but reply has yet been received by the Trustees.
Deadly Quicksand's.
The sands which hold the Clan Shaw in their tenacious grip are of deadly quickness, and the conditions under which the divers will have to work preparing the hull either for salvage or demolition are extremely difficult. The unstable bottom will not bear the weight of the men, loaded as they are with their heavy diving equipment. Previous experience has proved this, Mid on several occasions divers working in the locality have been hauled to the surface more dead than alive through not being able to keep their balance on the bottom. The Clan Shaw not the only hulk gradually being engulfed in the Tay sands. Lying at a short distance to the south-east of her are the remains of German submarine sunk in the estuary, and between the submarine and the Clan Shaw is the hull of an Admiralty vessel which went the bottom as she was conveying a boiler to Dundee. These latter vessels are clear of the channel, and therefore, not the menace to Dundee shipping the jute steamer has proved herself to be. Circassia Safely Berthed. The Circassia, assisted by tugs, was safely berthed at the Eastern Wharf yesterday. Before leaving for Glasgow, however, she will have to.be dry-docked for repairs.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 23 April 1919
SURELY SOMETHING WILL BE DONE NOW To Clear Away Clan Shaw Wreckage. Admiralty Tug Falls Prey. Still another vessel has fallen a prey to the sunken wreck Clan Shaw in the Tay estuary. Last night the Admiralty tug and survey vessel, Harty, was moored at Dundee after having fouled the derelict. The Harty, which is a Dundee-built ship, was steaming the channel when she passed over the Clan Shaw. The fact that she is a vessel of light draught saved her from the fate which befell the City of Naples last week. it was her bottom was holed, and one of the forward starboard tanks immediately filled. After a hasty inspection it was ascertained that the damage was confined to that particular tank. When it was seen that the water shipped could bo successfully coped with, the snip's voyage was continued, and she lay in the roads for a time before being moored in Camperdown Dock. A diver was engaged, and an examination of the ship's hull was made, but no idea of the real extent could be obtained, and it is likely that the vessel will have to be drydocked for survey. ! The Harty, prior to being taken over the Admiralty, was engaged in towing work on the Hooghly. Following so hard on the heels of the mishap to the City of Naples, the Harty's accident may result in something being done to have the remains of the Clan Shaw removed.
SURELY SOMETHING WILL BE DONE NOW To Clear Away Clan Shaw Wreckage. Admiralty Tug Falls Prey. Still another vessel has fallen a prey to the sunken wreck Clan Shaw in the Tay estuary. Last night the Admiralty tug and survey vessel, Harty, was moored at Dundee after having fouled the derelict. The Harty, which is a Dundee-built ship, was steaming the channel when she passed over the Clan Shaw. The fact that she is a vessel of light draught saved her from the fate which befell the City of Naples last week. it was her bottom was holed, and one of the forward starboard tanks immediately filled. After a hasty inspection it was ascertained that the damage was confined to that particular tank. When it was seen that the water shipped could bo successfully coped with, the snip's voyage was continued, and she lay in the roads for a time before being moored in Camperdown Dock. A diver was engaged, and an examination of the ship's hull was made, but no idea of the real extent could be obtained, and it is likely that the vessel will have to be drydocked for survey. ! The Harty, prior to being taken over the Admiralty, was engaged in towing work on the Hooghly. Following so hard on the heels of the mishap to the City of Naples, the Harty's accident may result in something being done to have the remains of the Clan Shaw removed.
Dundee Courier - Friday 06 February 1920
BLOWING UP WRECK OF CLAN SHAW. FIRST CHARGE FIRED BY SALVAGE MEN.
Strange Discovery Near The Scene Of The Explosion.
Another chapter has been added to the tragic history of the Clan Shaw. The first charge in the process of blowing up the wreck was fired by the salvage men yesterday. Complete success attended the operation. Not much wreckage was visible on account of the Clan Shaw being an iron-built vessel. - The sea was strewn with the bodies of dead fish, while pieces of jute were scattered about on the surface of the water. Sea Strewn With Dead Fish. It to low tide when the salvage authorities reached the scene of operations at the mouth of the River Tay. The first thing that caught the eye on arrival there was the mast of another vessel protruding above the water, while her masthead light was also visible.. Those in charge of operations decided buoy the stranger's mast. On this being completed a diver from each vessel made a short survey of the scene. The sunken stranger may or may not be the Government drifter Leonard which been missing for several weeks. The " Courier" was informed last night that the matter would be reported to the Senior Naval Officer at Dundee. The First Big Shot. The first big " shot" towards completing the destruction of the dan Shaw was fired about midday, and the work was attended by complete success. The Harbour Trustees' tug Charles Barrie left the Tidal Basin before daybreak, and she was accompanied downstream by] the Lily, from Tayport, the vessel belonging to the contractors who are undertaking the salvage work. Much preliminary work had completed. It was deemed advisable that a large acetylene buoy should be removed to a place of safety, and it was accordingly displaced a' smaller buoy and towed the Charles Barrie to a distance between' six and seven hundred yards from the spot where the explosion was to take place. The other Harbour Trustees' tug Gilroy was now also in attendance, and all three vessels cleared out of harm's way, leaving dinghy belonging to the Lily to direct the I operations of the explosion. The small boat was quite close to the scene. The work was carried out by means of cables leading from the small boat to the charge which was inside the Clan Shaw, and which was protected by a waterproof bag. Effects of the Explosion. No other vessels were near the time, and the scene when the great explosion occurred was picturesque in the extreme. The tide was on the turn, the broad expanse of, the river mouth was as calm as a mill pond, when suddenly and without the slightest warning loud report was heard from the direction of the Clan Shaw, and as it rumbled back into the silence huge column of water rose from the surface several hundreds of feet high. It seemed to rise first in the centre and then spread out on both sides. Thus the enormous white pillar hung in the air for several seconds, .and then disappeared as suddenly as it had arisen. The attendant vessels speedily returned to the scene, which presented a strange spectacle. The surface of the river for a great distance around was covered with dark brown foam, and here and there pieces of jute and wooden wreckage were to seen. The explosion, however, had had a disastrous effect upon the fish in the vicinity. The concussion had found many victims, and hundreds of them lay white and quivering on the surface of the water. A Feast for the Gulls. Great flocks of sea-fowl were already attracted to the spot, and the men engaged in the work seemed to forget for the moment the events of the morning. A fish hunt followed, and soon dozens were scattered upon the decks of the vessels. Some of the old " sea-dogs," however, said that they expected that there would have been more fish, and the moments of leisure that followed stories were told of experiences of past explosions, differing in location from the Shetland Isles to Singapore. The small amount of wreckage that appeared on the surface of the water was also particularly noticeable, and it was explained that this was on account of the Clan Shaw being a steel-built vessel. Had it been an old wooden ship, said one man, there would been " any amount " of wreckage on top. All three vessels remained in the neighbourhood for a short time, but nothing of any consequence became visible except a small blue painted window frame, which was Collected and brought to Dundee. After the buoys were seen to be all In order, the vessels headed for their respective ports, the Gilroy and the Charles Barrie sweeping the channel for a considerable distance up river. Everything was found to be in order. In the late afternoon the vessels arrived in port, and intimation of the day's proceedings and developments was made to the authorities at Dundee.
BLOWING UP WRECK OF CLAN SHAW. FIRST CHARGE FIRED BY SALVAGE MEN.
Strange Discovery Near The Scene Of The Explosion.
Another chapter has been added to the tragic history of the Clan Shaw. The first charge in the process of blowing up the wreck was fired by the salvage men yesterday. Complete success attended the operation. Not much wreckage was visible on account of the Clan Shaw being an iron-built vessel. - The sea was strewn with the bodies of dead fish, while pieces of jute were scattered about on the surface of the water. Sea Strewn With Dead Fish. It to low tide when the salvage authorities reached the scene of operations at the mouth of the River Tay. The first thing that caught the eye on arrival there was the mast of another vessel protruding above the water, while her masthead light was also visible.. Those in charge of operations decided buoy the stranger's mast. On this being completed a diver from each vessel made a short survey of the scene. The sunken stranger may or may not be the Government drifter Leonard which been missing for several weeks. The " Courier" was informed last night that the matter would be reported to the Senior Naval Officer at Dundee. The First Big Shot. The first big " shot" towards completing the destruction of the dan Shaw was fired about midday, and the work was attended by complete success. The Harbour Trustees' tug Charles Barrie left the Tidal Basin before daybreak, and she was accompanied downstream by] the Lily, from Tayport, the vessel belonging to the contractors who are undertaking the salvage work. Much preliminary work had completed. It was deemed advisable that a large acetylene buoy should be removed to a place of safety, and it was accordingly displaced a' smaller buoy and towed the Charles Barrie to a distance between' six and seven hundred yards from the spot where the explosion was to take place. The other Harbour Trustees' tug Gilroy was now also in attendance, and all three vessels cleared out of harm's way, leaving dinghy belonging to the Lily to direct the I operations of the explosion. The small boat was quite close to the scene. The work was carried out by means of cables leading from the small boat to the charge which was inside the Clan Shaw, and which was protected by a waterproof bag. Effects of the Explosion. No other vessels were near the time, and the scene when the great explosion occurred was picturesque in the extreme. The tide was on the turn, the broad expanse of, the river mouth was as calm as a mill pond, when suddenly and without the slightest warning loud report was heard from the direction of the Clan Shaw, and as it rumbled back into the silence huge column of water rose from the surface several hundreds of feet high. It seemed to rise first in the centre and then spread out on both sides. Thus the enormous white pillar hung in the air for several seconds, .and then disappeared as suddenly as it had arisen. The attendant vessels speedily returned to the scene, which presented a strange spectacle. The surface of the river for a great distance around was covered with dark brown foam, and here and there pieces of jute and wooden wreckage were to seen. The explosion, however, had had a disastrous effect upon the fish in the vicinity. The concussion had found many victims, and hundreds of them lay white and quivering on the surface of the water. A Feast for the Gulls. Great flocks of sea-fowl were already attracted to the spot, and the men engaged in the work seemed to forget for the moment the events of the morning. A fish hunt followed, and soon dozens were scattered upon the decks of the vessels. Some of the old " sea-dogs," however, said that they expected that there would have been more fish, and the moments of leisure that followed stories were told of experiences of past explosions, differing in location from the Shetland Isles to Singapore. The small amount of wreckage that appeared on the surface of the water was also particularly noticeable, and it was explained that this was on account of the Clan Shaw being a steel-built vessel. Had it been an old wooden ship, said one man, there would been " any amount " of wreckage on top. All three vessels remained in the neighbourhood for a short time, but nothing of any consequence became visible except a small blue painted window frame, which was Collected and brought to Dundee. After the buoys were seen to be all In order, the vessels headed for their respective ports, the Gilroy and the Charles Barrie sweeping the channel for a considerable distance up river. Everything was found to be in order. In the late afternoon the vessels arrived in port, and intimation of the day's proceedings and developments was made to the authorities at Dundee.
Western Times - Tuesday 30 November 1920
TAY WRECK Owners of Steamer Lose Action for £250,000 - ''BAD NAVIGATION" The First Division of the Scottish Courts' at Edinburgh gave judgment the appeal by the defendants in the action the Lines, Ltd., London, owners the steamer City of Naples, against the Dundee Harbour Trustees for £250,000 in respect of damage caused to a steamer through striking the wreck the Clan Shaw in the Tay. Plaintiffs submitted that the accident was due to the defendants' fault and negligence, because they had not sufficient arrangements for supplying pilots and that the wreck was not properly buoyed. Defendants denied fault, and pleaded contributory negligence respect that the captain entered without pilot, without the latest available charts, and failed keep proper look-out. The wreck was marked in accordance with the Admiralty instructions. A pilot cutter was its way when the vessel struck. Lord Blackburn had found for plaintiffs the question liability, leaving the decree pronounced when the amount of damage was ascertained. Division now unanimously recalled the judgment of Lord Blackburn, and granted absolvitor, with expenses, holding bad navigation was the cause the collision. The President said it was not proved that the failure of the pilot cutter be on the spot was- due to the fault the Harbour Trustees, or that regular buoyage as laid down was inadequate.
TAY WRECK Owners of Steamer Lose Action for £250,000 - ''BAD NAVIGATION" The First Division of the Scottish Courts' at Edinburgh gave judgment the appeal by the defendants in the action the Lines, Ltd., London, owners the steamer City of Naples, against the Dundee Harbour Trustees for £250,000 in respect of damage caused to a steamer through striking the wreck the Clan Shaw in the Tay. Plaintiffs submitted that the accident was due to the defendants' fault and negligence, because they had not sufficient arrangements for supplying pilots and that the wreck was not properly buoyed. Defendants denied fault, and pleaded contributory negligence respect that the captain entered without pilot, without the latest available charts, and failed keep proper look-out. The wreck was marked in accordance with the Admiralty instructions. A pilot cutter was its way when the vessel struck. Lord Blackburn had found for plaintiffs the question liability, leaving the decree pronounced when the amount of damage was ascertained. Division now unanimously recalled the judgment of Lord Blackburn, and granted absolvitor, with expenses, holding bad navigation was the cause the collision. The President said it was not proved that the failure of the pilot cutter be on the spot was- due to the fault the Harbour Trustees, or that regular buoyage as laid down was inadequate.
Crew Lost
Lascar Sulaiman Sharaf Ali, Indian Merchant Service. Commemorated at the Bombay 1914-1918 Memorial at Mumbai.
Topass Maula Bakhsh Sadruddin, Indian Merchant Service. Commemorated at the Bombay 1914-1918 Memorial at Mumbai.
Bombay 1914-1918 Memorial at Mumbai.
