Shipwrecks near Clacton-on-Sea

5 historic shipwrecks within 30 km of Clacton-on-Sea, UK, sorted by distance.

5 wreck positions, coloured by era. Tap a dot for the wreck page. Positions may be approximate; not for navigation.

Quick answers

How many shipwrecks are near Clacton-on-Sea?

5 wrecks on this map lie within 30 km of Clacton-on-Sea. The closest is HMS Ganges, about 20 km away.

All 5 wrecks, nearest first

• HMS Ganges about 20 km · naval shore establishment
• HMS Coquette about 24 km · destroyer
• HMS Venetia about 28 km · destroyer
• HMS Erin's Isle about 29 km · minesweeper · War action
• South Edinburgh Channel Wreck about 30 km · shipwreck

Distances are straight-line from the town centre given by GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) to each wreck's recorded position (approximate; not for navigation).