Clan Line
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The Clan Line was a passenger and cargo shipping company that operated in one incarnation or another from the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth century.
in 1877 by Charles Cayzer
(see Cayzer Baronets
). It was set up to operate passenger routes between Britain
and Bombay, India
via the Suez Canal
. The next year, Captain William Irvine joined the company and it was renamed Cayzer, Irvine & Company.
In 1881 the company was joined by an influential Glasgow
businessman, and the Clan Line Association of Steamers was established. The company opened a new head office at 109 Hope Street, Glasgow. Cayzer Irvine built and managed ships for the association and Cayzer himself retained ownership of the original six Clan ships. At the same time, they expanded their operations to South Africa
. In 1890 the company became The Clan Line of Steamers Limited with Cayzer holding the majority interest. The company again expanded its operations with the purchase of the Persian Gulf Steam Ship Company in 1894, bringing four more ships into the company. They used these new assets to expand their routes into the Persian Gulf
and to North America
, and to begin to carry cargo.
The company was incorporated in 1907 as Cayzer, Irvine & Company, Limited, with the Cayzer family retaining control. Charles Cayzer died in 1916, with his sons continuing to run the company. In 1918 they acquired and incorporated the assets of the Scottish Shire Line. Despite suffering losses in the First World War, the company had recovered by the 1930s to become the largest cargo carrying concern in the world.
) and they were often in dangerous environments, at risk from mines, air attacks or German U-boat
s.
During the Second World War, for example, three of the Line's Cameron class steamer
s were requisitioned in 1942 by the Royal Navy
whilst still under construction at Greenock Dockyard
and commissioned as (aircraft transporter), (aircraft transporter) and (submarine depot ship for X-craft). The Clan Line lost a total of 30 ships in the 1939-45 war.
After the end of the war, the Clan Line commissioned six vessels of the Clan MacLaren class (commonly known as the MacL's) to replace war losses and resume a level of pre-war services. Construction started in 1946 and all six had entered service by 1949. Meanwhile the immediate shortage was alleviated by the acquisition of a number of wartime standard construction ships, such as the American Liberty ship
s. Most of these would continue to serve with the Clan Line fleet until 1962, by which time the first vessels of the Clan MacIver class were entering service. Meanwhile management attempted to further alleviate the shortfall with the purchase of the Thompson Steam Shipping Co. in 1952 and the conversion to motor ships throughout the 1950s.
, King Line and Bullard King & Company to form British & Commonwealth Shipping Limited. A number of transfers then took place between the component companies. They formed the Springbok Shipping Company in 1959 to take over the operations of their South African services, and several of the Clan Lines' ships were transferred to it. In 1961 the Springbok Shipping Company became part of Safmarine
.
With the move from the third to the fourth generation of the Cayzer family, the family shareholders were becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the reduction in control over British and Commonwealth, caused by its expansion using shares as currency. In 1987 they decided to sell their stake in British and Commonwealth and to concentrate their collective investment in Caledonia Investments
, whose function until that time had primarily been as a holding company. This was a timely decision: the sale took place just prior to the Black Monday
stock market crash and, two years later, British and Commonwealth went into receivership.
markings were black with two red bands divided by narrow black band, and they flew the house flag, which was a rectangular red flag bearing a white diamond with a red rampant lion
in the centre.
of Southern Railway
locomotives. Locomotive number 35028
built in 1948 carries the name "Clan Line" and is currently maintained in fully operational condition for hauling excursion trains on the UK's national railway system.
Foundation and early years
The company that would become the Clan Line was first founded as C. W. Cayzer & Company in LiverpoolLiverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
in 1877 by Charles Cayzer
Sir Charles Cayzer, 1st Baronet
Sir Charles William Cayzer, 1st Baronet was a British businessman and Conservative Party politician. Born in Limehouse, a maritime district of London, Cayzer was the son of Charles Cayzer, a schoolmaster, and his wife Mary Elizabeth née Nicklin. At the age of fifteen Cayzer took a position as...
(see Cayzer Baronets
Cayzer Baronets
There have been three baronetcies created for people with the surname Cayzer, each in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom and each for members of the same family ....
). It was set up to operate passenger routes between Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Bombay, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
via the Suez Canal
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal , also known by the nickname "The Highway to India", is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows water transportation between Europe and Asia without navigation...
. The next year, Captain William Irvine joined the company and it was renamed Cayzer, Irvine & Company.
In 1881 the company was joined by an influential Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
businessman, and the Clan Line Association of Steamers was established. The company opened a new head office at 109 Hope Street, Glasgow. Cayzer Irvine built and managed ships for the association and Cayzer himself retained ownership of the original six Clan ships. At the same time, they expanded their operations to South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. In 1890 the company became The Clan Line of Steamers Limited with Cayzer holding the majority interest. The company again expanded its operations with the purchase of the Persian Gulf Steam Ship Company in 1894, bringing four more ships into the company. They used these new assets to expand their routes into the Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, in Southwest Asia, is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.The Persian Gulf was the focus of the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq War, in which each side attacked the other's oil tankers...
and to North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, and to begin to carry cargo.
The company was incorporated in 1907 as Cayzer, Irvine & Company, Limited, with the Cayzer family retaining control. Charles Cayzer died in 1916, with his sons continuing to run the company. In 1918 they acquired and incorporated the assets of the Scottish Shire Line. Despite suffering losses in the First World War, the company had recovered by the 1930s to become the largest cargo carrying concern in the world.
The Clan Line at war and after
Clan Line saw a large number of its ships either requisitioned by the British government, or otherwise used to ship vital supplies to Britain during the First and Second World Wars. Their ubiquitousness led to them being called the 'Scots Navy' (due to their officers' sleeve rings being identical to those of the Royal NavyRoyal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
) and they were often in dangerous environments, at risk from mines, air attacks or German U-boat
U-boat
U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word U-Boot , itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot , and refers to military submarines operated by Germany, particularly in World War I and World War II...
s.
During the Second World War, for example, three of the Line's Cameron class steamer
Cameron class steamer
The Cameron class steamers were a ship class of steamships of the Clan Line.*Clan Macauley, launched 1936, bombed at Malta, scrapped 1963., launched 1937, sailed in convoy from Gibraltar and torpedoed and sunk by in October 1939....
s were requisitioned in 1942 by the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
whilst still under construction at Greenock Dockyard
Greenock Dockyard Company
The Greenock Dockyard Company was a Scottish shipbuilding and ship repair firm located at Greenock, on the River Clyde.-History:The company was established by J E Scott of Greenock, with the yard at Cartsdyke being taken over in 1879 by Russell and Company, of Greenock, which later became Lithgows...
and commissioned as (aircraft transporter), (aircraft transporter) and (submarine depot ship for X-craft). The Clan Line lost a total of 30 ships in the 1939-45 war.
After the end of the war, the Clan Line commissioned six vessels of the Clan MacLaren class (commonly known as the MacL's) to replace war losses and resume a level of pre-war services. Construction started in 1946 and all six had entered service by 1949. Meanwhile the immediate shortage was alleviated by the acquisition of a number of wartime standard construction ships, such as the American Liberty ship
Liberty ship
Liberty ships were cargo ships built in the United States during World War II. Though British in conception, they were adapted by the U.S. as they were cheap and quick to build, and came to symbolize U.S. wartime industrial output. Based on vessels ordered by Britain to replace ships torpedoed by...
s. Most of these would continue to serve with the Clan Line fleet until 1962, by which time the first vessels of the Clan MacIver class were entering service. Meanwhile management attempted to further alleviate the shortfall with the purchase of the Thompson Steam Shipping Co. in 1952 and the conversion to motor ships throughout the 1950s.
Post war restructuring
In 1956 the Clan Line joined with the Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle Line
The Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, King Line and Bullard King & Company to form British & Commonwealth Shipping Limited. A number of transfers then took place between the component companies. They formed the Springbok Shipping Company in 1959 to take over the operations of their South African services, and several of the Clan Lines' ships were transferred to it. In 1961 the Springbok Shipping Company became part of Safmarine
Safmarine
Safmarine is an international shipping business offering container and break-bulk shipping services worldwide....
.
Decline
In the 1970s, British and Commonwealth began to diversify into financial services as passenger shipping declined and cargo shipping evolved into container shipping. By the mid-1980s, the business had evolved into one of the country’s largest financial services companies. The Clan Line, now a subsidiary of British & Commonwealth, ceased trading in 1981 with the final voyage made by SS Clan Macgregor. By 1986 British & Commonwealth had disposed of their last ship.With the move from the third to the fourth generation of the Cayzer family, the family shareholders were becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the reduction in control over British and Commonwealth, caused by its expansion using shares as currency. In 1987 they decided to sell their stake in British and Commonwealth and to concentrate their collective investment in Caledonia Investments
Caledonia Investments
Caledonia Investments plc is a UK investment trust company based in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company was listed on the LSE in 1960, and became known as Caledonia Investments plc in 1981. It actively invests in 30-40 companies at any one time...
, whose function until that time had primarily been as a holding company. This was a timely decision: the sale took place just prior to the Black Monday
Black Monday (1987)
In finance, Black Monday refers to Monday October 19, 1987, when stock markets around the world crashed, shedding a huge value in a very short time. The crash began in Hong Kong and spread west to Europe, hitting the United States after other markets had already declined by a significant margin...
stock market crash and, two years later, British and Commonwealth went into receivership.
Shipping
The ships of the Clan Lines were often distinguishable by their names, which in the vast majority of cases had the prefix 'Clan'. Their funnelFunnel
A funnel is a pipe with a wide, often conical mouth and a narrow stem. It is used to channel liquid or fine-grained substances into containers with a small opening. Without a funnel, spillage would occur....
markings were black with two red bands divided by narrow black band, and they flew the house flag, which was a rectangular red flag bearing a white diamond with a red rampant lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
in the centre.
Ships of the Clan Line
built 1942. ex-Empire Forest, 1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Allen, 1958 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umtali, 1959 reverted to Clan Allen, 1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardsirod. 7,043 tons.- SS Clan Alpine (1) built 1878. 1899 sold to Dene Steam Shipping Co, Newcastle, renamed Elmdene. 2,112 tons.
- SS Clan Alpine (2) built 1899. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Shetland Islands, with the loss of 8 lives. 3,587 tons.
- SS Clan AlpineSS Clan Alpine (1918)SS Clan Alpine was a British cargo steamer owned by Clan Line Steamers Ltd. Launched in 1918 she was the third ship to carry this name. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Second World War whilst carrying materiel to aid the British campaigns in Africa....
(3) built 1918. 1943 sunk by escort ship after being torpedoed off Cape Finisterre; loss of 26 lives. 5,485 tons. - SS Clan AlpineSS Clan Alpine (1942)|Clan Alpine was a 7,168 GRT cargo ship which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport as Empire Barrie. She was sold to Clan Line Steamers Ltd in 1947 and served with them until 1957 when she was sold to Bullard, King & Co Ltd and renamed Umvoti. In 1959 she was sold back to Clan Line...
(4) built 1942. ex-Empire Barrie, 1945 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Alpine, 1957 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umvoti, 1959 reverted to Clan Alpine, 1960 scrapped. 7,103 tons. - SS Clan Alpine (5) built 1967. 1981 sold to Liberia, renamed African Diamond. 8,713 tons.
- SS Clan Angus built 1942. ex-Empire Prince, 1945 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Angus, 1956 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umkuzi, 1959 reverted to Clan Angus, 1962 scrapped. 7,030 tons.
- SS Clan Brodie built 1940. completed for Admiralty as HMS AtheneHMS AtheneHMS Athene was an aircraft transport of the Royal Navy. She was a merchant conversion, requisitioned by the Navy during the Second World War and returned after its end...
, 1946 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Brodie, 1963 scrapped. 7,473 tons. - SS Clan Buchanan (1) built 1882. 1904 sold to Bombay owners, renamed Shah Allum. 2,968 tons.
- SS Clan Buchanan (2) built 1907. 1933 scrapped. 5,212 tons.
- SS Clan Buchanan (3) built 1937. 1941 sunk by German raider PinguinGerman auxiliary cruiser PinguinThe Pinguin was a German auxiliary cruiser which served as a commerce raider in World War II. The Pinguin was known to the Kriegsmarine as Schiff 33, and designated HSK 5. The most successful commerce raider of the war, she was known to the British Royal Navy as Raider F...
off the Maldives, with the loss of 91 lives. 7,266 tons. - SS Clan Buchanan (4) built 1941. completed for Admiralty as HMS EngadineHMS Engadine (1941)HMS Engadine was a 9,909 ton cargo ship laid down at the Greenock Dockyard Company, Greenock, Scotland on 16 March 1940, launched on 26 May 1941 and completed on 17 November 1941....
, 1946 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Buchanan, 1962 scrapped. 9,909 tons. - SS Clan Cameron (1) built 1882. 1900 sold to Trinidad Shipping & Trading Co, Glasgow, renamed Maraval. 2,448 tons.
- SS Clan Cameron (2) built 1900. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Portland Bill; no loss of life. 3,595 tons.
- SS Clan Cameron (3) built 1937. 1959 scrapped. 7,243 tons.
- SS Clan Campbell (1) built 1882. 1882 wrecked Mauritius. 2,434 tons.
- SS Clan Campbell (2) built 1894. 1914 sold to Adelaide SS Co., renamed Camira. 2,615 tons.
- SS Clan Campbell (3) built 1914. 1916 torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Tunisia. 5,988 tons.
- SS Clan CampbellSS Clan Campbell (1937)The SS Clan Campbell was a cargo vessel built in the yards of the Greenock Dockyard Co., Greenock, Scotland and launched on 14 January 1937 for Clan Line Steamers Ltd, of Glasgow. She was registered at Glasgow....
(4) built 1937. 1942 bombed and sunk off Malta, with the loss of 7 lives. 7,255 tons. - SS Clan Campbell (5) built 1943. 1961 transferred to King Line and scrapped. 9,545 tons.
- SS Clan Chattan (1) built 1902. 1930 scrapped. 3,938 tons.
- SS Clan Chattan (2) built 1937. 1942 bombed and sunk off Crete. 7,262 tons.
- SS Clan Chattan (3) built 1943. 1962 transferred to King Line and scrapped. 9,585 tons.
- SS Clan Chisholm (1) built 1896. 1925 sold to Japan, renamed Fukko Maru. 2,647 tons.
- SS Clan ChisholmSS Clan Chisholm (1937)The SS Clan Chisholm was a British cargo steamer. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Second World War whilst carrying supplies from India to the United Kingdom.-Career and sinking:...
(2) built 1937. 1939 torpedoed and sunk off Cape Finisterre, with the loss of 4 lives. 7,256 tons. - SS Clan Chisholm (3) built 1944. 1962 transferred to King Line and scrapped. 9,581 tons.
- SS Clan Colquhoun (1) built 1899. 1925 sold to Italy, renamed Nasco. 5,856 tons.
- SS Clan Colquhoun (2) built 1918. ex-Gallic, 1933 purchased from White Star Line, renamed Clan Colquhoun, 1947 sold to Panama, renamed Ioannis Livanos. 7,912 tons
- SS Clan Cumming (1) built 1899. 1925 sold to Italy, renamed Ettore. 4,808 tons.
- SS Clan Cumming (2) built 1937. 1941 mined and sunk off Greece. 7,264 tons.
- SS Clan Cumming (3) built 1946. 1962 scrapped. 7,812 tons.
- SS Clan Davidson (1) built 1911. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Scilly Isles; loss of 14 lives. 5,058 tons.
- SS Clan Davidson (2) built 1943. completed for Admiralty as HMS BonaventureHMS Bonaventure (F139)HMS Bonaventure was a submarine depot ship of the Royal Navy. She was initially built for civilian service with the Clan Line, but on the outbreak of the Second World War she was requisitioned by the Navy and after being launched, was converted for military service.-Construction and...
, 1948 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Davidson, 1961 scrapped. 8,067 tons. - SS Clan Drummond built 1882. 1898 foundered in heavy weather in Bay of Biscay, with the loss of 37 lives. 2,922 tons.
- SS Clan Farquhar (1) built 1899. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Benghazi, with the loss of 49 lives. 5,858 tons.
- SS Clan Farquhar (2) built 1918. ex-Delphic, 1933 purchased from White Star Line, renamed Clan Farquhar, 1948 scrapped. 8,006 tons.
- SS Clan Farquharson built 1962. 1968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Sep. 9,292 tons.
- SS Clan Ferguson (1) built 1898. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Morocco; loss of 10 lives. 4,808 tons.
- SS Clan Ferguson (2) built 1938 (launched 22 March). 1942 torpedoed and sunk in Malta convoyOperation PedestalOperation Pedestal was a British operation to get desperately needed supplies to the island of Malta in August 1942, during the Second World War. Malta was the base from which surface ships, submarines and aircraft attacked Axis convoys carrying essential supplies to the Italian and German armies...
. 7,347 tons. - SS Clan Fergusson (NOTE revised spelling) built 1961. 1965 sold to Scindia Steam Navigation Company, Bombay, renamed Jalapankhi. 9,242 tons.
- SS Clan Finlay built 1962. 1968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Far. 9,292 tons.
- SS Clan Forbes (1) built 1882. 1903 sold to Furness, Withy & Co.Furness WithyFurness Withy was a major British transport business. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The Company was founded by Christopher Furness and Henry Withy in 1891 in Hartlepool. This was achieved by the amalgamation of the Furness Line of steamers with the business of Edward Withy and...
, renamed London City (3). 2,461 tons. - SS Clan Forbes (2) built 1903. 1918 torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, with the loss of 2 lives. 3,946 tons.
- SS Clan ForbesSS Clan Forbes (1938)The SS Clan Forbes was a steam merchant ship that saw service in the Second World War.-Career:Clan Forbes was built at the Greenock Dockyard Co., Greenock as one of the Cameron class of steam merchant ships for the Clan Line. She was launched on 8 September 1938, and had her engines supplied by...
(3) built 1938 (launched 8 September). 1959 scrapped. 7,529 tons. - SS Clan Forbes (4) built 1961. 1968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Man. 9,292 tons.
- SS Clan Fraser (1) built 1878. 1895 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle, renamed Oakdene. 2,092 tons.
- SS Clan Fraser (2) built 1900. 1919 sold to Greece, renamed Aghia Paraskevi. 3,588 tons.
- SS Clan FraserSS Clan Fraser (1938)The SS Clan Fraser was a British cargo steamer. She was bombed and sunk in the Second World War whilst supporting allied operations in the Mediterranean.-History:...
(3) built 1938 (launched 20 December). 1941 bombed at Piraeus while unloading ammunition and exploded. 7,529 tons. - SS Clan Fraser (4) built 1961. 1965 sold to Scindia Steam Navigation Company, Bombay, renamed Jalapalaka. 9,292 tons.
- SS Clan Gordon (1) built 1879. 1897 wrecked Mozambique. 2,091 tons.
- SS Clan Gordon (2) built 1900. 1919 capsized and sank off Cape Hatteras, with no loss of life. 3,589 tons.
- SS Clan Graham (1) built 1882. 1905 sold to Bombay & Persia Steam Navigation Company, renamed Majdi. 2,926 tons.
- SS Clan Graham (2) built 1907. 1921 sold for scrap after collision and fire in River Schelde. 5,213 tons.
- SS Clan Graham (3) built 1912 ex-Cambrian Princess, 1929 purchased from William Thomas Shipping Company, Cardiff, renamed Clan Graham, 1935 transferred to Houston Line, 1938 sold to Neil & Pandelis, London, renamed Maritima. 5,785 tons.
- SS Clan Graham (4) built 1962. 1981 transferred to King Line, 1977 reverted to Clan Line, 1981 sold to Panama, renamed Candelaria. 9,308 tons.
- SS Clan Grant (1) built 1883. 1900 sold to Russia and became whaling supply ship Michail. 3,580 tons.
- SS Clan Grant (2) built 1902. 1914 captured and sunk by German raider Emden off the Maldives. 3,948 tons.
- SS Clan Grant (3) built 1912. ex-Cambrian Marchioness, 1929 purchased from R.J. Thomas, Cardiff, renamed Clan Grant, 1935 transferred to Houston Line, 1939 sold to Stanhope Shipping Co., London, renamed Stangrant. 5,817 tons.
- SS Clan Grant (4) built 1962. 1981 transferred to King Line, 1977 reverted to Clan Line, 1981 sold to Panama, renamed Enriqueta. 9,322 tons.
- SS Clan Keith (1) built 1914. ex-Etonian, 1918 purchased from Cambrian Steam Navigation Company, renamed Clan Keith, 1920 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Hilarius, 1924 reverted to Clan Line renamed Clan Keith, 1937 sold to Minster Steamship Company, London, renamed Orminster. 4,306 tons.
- SS Clan Keith (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Verity, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Keith, 1961 exploded and sank off Tunisia, with the loss of 62 lives. 7,129 tons.
- SS Clan Kennedy (1) built 1907. ex-Ardgaroch, 1918 purchased from Lang & Fulton, Greenock, renamed Clan Kennedy, 1924 grounded off Suffolk, total loss. 5,086 tons.
- SS Clan Kennedy (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Viscount, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Kennedy, 1959 sold to China, renamed Kelly. 7,143 tons.
- SS Clan Kenneth (1) built 1909. ex-Ardgryfe, 1918 purchased from Lang & Fulton, Greenock, renamed Clan Kenneth, 1934 scrapped. 5,100 tons.
- SS Clan Kenneth (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Viceroy, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Kenneth, 1958 sold to Greece, renamed Omonia II. 7,132 tons.
- SS Clan Lamont (1) built 1879. 1891 wrecked Ceylon. 2,091 tons.
- SS Clan Lamont (2) built 1900. 1928 scrapped. 3,594 tons.
- SS Clan Lamont (3) built 1939 (launched 22 March). 1940-1948 used by Admiralty as Landing ship and later as troop ferry, 1948 returned to Clan Line, 1961 scrapped. 7,673 tons.
- SS Clan Leslie built 1902. 1916 torpedoed and sunk east of Malta, with the loss of 3 lives. 3,973 tons.
- SS Clan Lindsay (1) built 1896. 1898 wrecked Cape Colony. 2,668 tons.
- SS Clan Lindsay (2) built 1902. 1931 scrapped. 3,935 tons.
- SS Clan Macalister (1) built 1891. 1902 sold to Furness WithyFurness WithyFurness Withy was a major British transport business. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The Company was founded by Christopher Furness and Henry Withy in 1891 in Hartlepool. This was achieved by the amalgamation of the Furness Line of steamers with the business of Edward Withy and...
, renamed Loyalist. 2,265 tons. - SS Clan Macalister (2) built 1903. 1916 torpedoed and sunk off Crete, with no loss of life. 4,835 tons.
- SS Clan Macalister (3) built 1930. 1940 bombed and sunk during Dunkirk evacuation. 6,787 tons.
- SS Clan Macarthur (1) built 1883. 1904 sold to Shah Steam Navigation Company, India, renamed Shah Jehan. 3,984 tons.
- SS Clan Macarthur (2) built 1912. 1920 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Berwickshire, 1944 torpedoed and sunk off Durban, with the loss of 8 lives. 7,382 tons.
- SS Clan Macarthur (3) built 1936. 1943 torpedoed and sunk east of Madagascar, with the loss of 52 lives. 10,528 tons.
- SS Clan Macaulay (1) built 1899. 1929 scrapped. 2,834 tons.
- SS Clan Macaulay (2) 1936. built 1961 transferred to Houston Line, 1963 scrapped. 10,492 tons.
- SS Clan Macbean (1) built 1917. 1947 sold to Goulandris Brothers, renamed Korthion. 5,052 tons.
- SS Clan Macbean (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Courier, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbean, 1960 scrapped. 7,129 tons.
- SS Clan Macbeolan built 1912. ex-Lord Cromer, 1918 purchased from J. Herron, Liverpool, renamed Clan Macbeolan, 1920 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halesius (1), 1936 sold to Greece, renamed Avra. 4,652 tons.
- SS Clan Macbeth (1) built 1913. 1937 sold to Nailsea Steamship Company, Cardiff, renamed Nailsea Vale. 4,650 tons.
- SS Clan Macbeth (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Glory, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbeth, 1959 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Madonna. 7,130 tons.
- SS Clan Macbrayne (1) built 1916. 1943 transferred to Houston Line, 1948 sold to Panama, renamed San Georgio. 4,818 tons.
- SS Clan Macbrayne (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Messenger, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbrayne, 1960 transferred to King Line, 1961 scrapped. 7,129 tons.
- SS Clan Macbride (1) built 1912. 1937 sold to McGowan & Gross, renamed Heathcot. 4,886 tons.
- SS Clan Macbride (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Gypsy, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbride, 1958 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Alice. 7,128 tons.
- SS Clan Maccorquodale built 1913. 1917 torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean. 5,121 tons.
- SS Clan Macdonald (1) built 1882. 1897 sold to Dene Steamship Company, Newcastle, renamed Briardene. 2,642 tons.
- SS Clan Macdonald (2) built 1897. 1922 sold to Japan, renamed Hokuyo Maru. 4,839 tons.
- SS Clan Macdonald (3) built 1928. 1929 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Stirlingshire, 1940 torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic, with no loss of life. 6,022 tons.
- MV Clan Macdonald (4) built 1939. 1960 transferred to Houston Line, 1970 scrapped. 9,653 tons.
- SS Clan Macdougall (1) built 1904. 1918 torpedoed and sunk off Sardinia, with the loss of 33 lives. 4,710 tons.
- MV Clan Macdougall (2) built 1929. 1941 torpedoed and sunk near Cape Verde Islands, with the loss of 2 lives. 6,843 tons.
- SS Clan Macdougall (3) built 1943. 1960 transferred to Houston Line, 1971 sold to Cyprus renamed Vyrsi. 9,710 tons.
- SS Clan Macduff built 1870. ex-City of Oxford, 1881 purchased from George Smith & Sons, renamed Clan Macduff. 1881 sank in bad weather off Ireland, with the loss of 32 lives. 2,319 tons.
- SS Clan Macewen built 1912. 1920 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Buteshire, 1932 transferred to Houston Line, 1948 scrapped. 5,140 tons.
- SS Clan Macfadyen (1) built 1899. 1921 sold to Japan, renamed Shunka Maru. 2,816 tons.
- SS Clan Macfadyen (2) built 1923. 1942 torpedoed and sunk east of Trinidad, with the loss of 82 lives. 6,224 tons.
- SS Clan Macfadyen (3) see Samderwent.
- SS Clan Macfarlane (1) built 1898. 1915 torpedoed and sunk off Crete, with the loss of 52 lives. 4,823 tons.
- SS Clan Macfarlane (2) built 1922. 1940 sank after collision in Red Sea, with the loss of 41 lives. 6,222 tons.
- SS Clan Macfarlane (3) see Sambrian.
- SS Clan Macgillivray (1) built 1911. 1948 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Maclock. 5,023 tons.
- SS Clan Macgillivray (2) built 1962. 1969 transferred to King Line, 1981 sold to Hong Kong renamed Clan Macboyd. 9,039 tons.
- SS Clan Macgowan built 1962. 1969 transferred to King Line, 1970 sold to India SS Co., renamed Indian Tribune. 9,039 tons.
- SS Clan Macgregor (1) built 1882. 1899 sunk in collision off Portugal. 3,003 tons.
- SS Clan Macgregor (2) built 1901. 1902 wrecked South Africa on maiden voyage. 4,511 tons.
- SS Clan Macgregor (3) built 1962. 1969 transferred to King Line, 1977 reverted to Clan Line, 1982 sold to Greece, renamed Angelika R. 9,039 tons.
- SS Clan Macilwraith (1) built 1924. 1950 sold to F. Vinnen, Bremen, renamed Magdalene Vinnen. 4,958 tons.
- SS Clan Macilwraith (2) built 1960. 1979 sold to Singapore, renamed Golden City. 7,419 tons.
- SS Clan Macindoe (1) built 1920. 1943 burnt out at Alexandria. 4,635 tons.
- SS Clan Macindoe (2) built 1959. 1979 sold to Gulf Shipping Lines, renamed Gulf Heron. 7,395 tons.
- SS Clan Macinnes (1) 1907 ex-Roanoke, 1907 purchased from Chesapeake & Ohio Steamship Company, renamed Clan Macinnes, 1914 sold to Furness, Withy, reverted to Roanoke. 3,755 tons.
- SS Clan Macinnes (2) built 1920. 1947 sold to Noemijulia Steamship Company, London, renamed San George. 4,672 tons.
- SS Clan Macinnes (3) built 1952. 1978 sold to Lebanon, renamed Athoub. 6,559 tons.
- SS Clan Macintosh (1) built 1883. 1905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Totti. 4,053 tons.
- SS Clan Macintosh (2) built 1905. 1932 scrapped. 4,774 tons.
- SS Clan Macintosh (3) built 1951. 1978 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Sanil. 6,556 tons.
- SS Clan Macintyre (1) built 1891. 1902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Bulgarian. 2,515 tons.
- SS Clan Macintyre (2) built 1903. 1928 sold to Italy, renamed Norma. 4,807 tons.
- SS Clan Macintyre (3) built 1951. 1976 sold to Panama, renamed Eastern Express. 6,556 tons.
- SS Clan Maciver (1) built 1907. ex-Rapidan, 1907 purchased from Chesapeake & Ohio Steamship Company, renamed Clan Maciver, 1914 sold to Furness WithyFurness WithyFurness Withy was a major British transport business. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The Company was founded by Christopher Furness and Henry Withy in 1891 in Hartlepool. This was achieved by the amalgamation of the Furness Line of steamers with the business of Edward Withy and...
, reverted to Rapidan. 3,760 tons. - SS Clan Maciver (2) built 1921. 1951 sold to Costa Rica, renamed Carrena. 4,606 tons.
- SS Clan Maciver (3) built 1958. 1979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinty Pride. 7,413 tons.
- SS Clan Mackay (1) built 1882. 1891 wrecked Ceylon. 2,171 tons.
- SS Clan Mackay (2) built 1894. 1914 sold to Adelaide Steamship CompanyAdelaide Steamship CompanyThe Adelaide Steamship Company was formed by a group of South Australian businessmen in 1875. Their aim was to control the transport of goods between Adelaide and Melbourne and profit from the need for an efficient and comfortable passenger service...
, renamed Ceduna. 2,600 tons. - SS Clan Mackay (3) built 1916. 1918 sank after collision southwest of the Scilly Isles. 5,040 tons.
- SS Clan Mackay (4) see Huntscraft.
- SS Clan Mackay (5) built 1945. ex-Empire Gunfleet, 1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackay, 1962 sold to Panama, renamed Babylon. 7,389 tons.
- SS Clan Mackellar (1) built 1912. 1937 sold to McGowan & Gross, renamed Moorcot. 6,382 tons.
- SS Clan Mackellar (2) built 1944. ex-Empire Lankester, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackellar, 1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardgroom. 7,051 tons.
- SS Clan Mackendrick built 1943. ex-Empire Pickwick, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackendrick, 1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardpatrick. 7,504 tons.
- SS Clan Mackenzie (1) built 1882. 1904 sold to Shah Steam Navigation Company, India, renamed Shah Ameer. 2,987 tons.
- SS Clan Mackenzie (2) built 1911. 1912 wrecked near Cape Trafalgar. 5,018 tons.
- SS Clan Mackenzie (3) built 1917. 1937 beached after collision in Liverpool Bay, total loss. 6,544 tons.
- SS Clan MackenzieSS Clan Mackenzie (1942)Clan Mackenzie was a 7,039 GRT cargo ship which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport as Empire Cato. In 1948 she was sold to Clan Line and renamed Clan Mackenzie, serving until 1960 when she was scrapped.-Description:...
(4) built 1942. ex-Empire Cato, 1947 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackenzie, 1960 scrapped. 7,025 tons. - SS Clan Mackinlay (1) built 1918. 1940 bombed and sunk off Scotland, with the loss of 5 lives. 6,418 tons.
- SS Clan Mackinlay (2) built 1945. ex-Empire Fawley, 1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackinlay, 1962 scrapped. 7,392 tons.
- SS Clan Mackinnon (1) built 1891. 1902 sold to Furness WithyFurness WithyFurness Withy was a major British transport business. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The Company was founded by Christopher Furness and Henry Withy in 1891 in Hartlepool. This was achieved by the amalgamation of the Furness Line of steamers with the business of Edward Withy and...
, renamed Evangeline. 2,268 tons. - SS Clan Mackinnon (2) built 1902. 1927 sold to Finland, renamed Herakles. 4,788 tons.
- SS Clan MackinnonSS Clan Mackinnon (1945)|The Clan Mackinnon was a cargo ship that was built in 1945 as Empire Dunnet by William Gray & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool, Co Durham United Kingdom for the Ministry of War Transport . She was sold into merchant service in 1946 and renamed Clan Mackinnon. In 1961 she was sold to a Hong Kong company...
(3) built 1945. ex-Empire Dunnet, 1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackinnon, 1955 transferred to Houston Line, 1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardross. 7,373 tons. - SS Clan Maclachlan (1) built 1900. 1917 sunk in collision off Gibraltar, with the loss of 6 lives. 4,729 tons.
- SS Clan Maclachlan (2) built 1946. 1971 scrapped. 6,365 tons.
- SS Clan Maclaren (1) built 1899. 1924 sold to Japan, renamed Muroran Maru. 2,832 tons.
- SS Clan Maclaren (2) built 1946. 1976 transferred to Houston Line in 1959, 1961 reverted to Clan Line, 1976 sold to Seymour Shipping Company, London, renamed Seemor. 6,389 tons.
- SS Clan Maclay built 1948. 1976 sold to Panama, renamed Climax Amethyst. 6,389 tons.
- SS Clan Maclean (1) built 1870. ex-City of Cambridge, 1881 purchased from George Smith & Son, renamed Clan Maclean. 1903 wrecked in fog on Portuguese coast, with no loss of life. 2,329 tons.
- SS Clan Maclean (2) built 1905. 1919 wrecked on Comoros Islands, with no loss of life. 4,676 tons.
- SS Clan Maclean (3) built 1947. 1976 sold to Singapore, renamed Sentosa Island. 6,017 tons.
- SS Clan Maclennan built 1947. 1971 scrapped. 6,366 tons.
- SS Clan Macleod (1) built 1871. ex-City of Mecca, 1881 purchased from George Smith & Son, renamed Clan Macleod. 1883 sold to Stephen in part payment for new ship and resold to Sloman Line, Hamburg, renamed Procida. 2,290 tons.
- SS Clan Macleod (2) built 1891. 1902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Bosnian. 2,507 tons.
- SS Clan Macleod (3) built 1903. 1915 shelled and sunk by U-boat east of Malta, with the loss of 12 lives. 4,796 tons.
- SS Clan Macleod (4) built 1948. 1976 sold to Cyprus, renamed Papaji. 6,073 tons.
- SS Clan Macmaster built 1917. 1923 wrecked on Isle of Man. 6,563 tons.
- SS Clan Macmillan (1) built 1901. 1917 torpedoed and sunk in English Channel. 4,525 tons.
- SS Clan Macmillan (2) built 1918. 1924 wrecked in Bay of Bengal, with no loss of life. 6,608 tons.
- SS Clan Macnab (1) built 1891. 1903 sold to Furness WithyFurness WithyFurness Withy was a major British transport business. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The Company was founded by Christopher Furness and Henry Withy in 1891 in Hartlepool. This was achieved by the amalgamation of the Furness Line of steamers with the business of Edward Withy and...
, renamed St. John City. 2,266 tons. - SS Clan Macnab (2) built 1904. 1918 torpedoed and sunk off Land's End, with the loss of 22 lives. 4,675 tons.
- SS Clan Macnab (3) built 1920. 1941 sank after collision near Cape Verde Islands. 6,114 tons.
- SS Clan Macnab (4) built 1961. 1980 sold to Panama, renamed New Eagle. 9,428 tons.
- SS Clan Macnair (1) built 1921. 1952 scrapped. 6,094 tons.
- SS Clan Macnair (2) built 1962. 1980 sold to Singapore, renamed Lichiang. 9,401 tons.
- SS Clan Macnaughton (1) built 1911. 1915 disappeared at sea in Atlantic while serving as Armed Merchant Cruiser - presumed mined, with the loss of 281 lives. 4,985 tons.
- SS Clan Macnaughton (2) built 1921. 1942 torpedoed and sunk east of Trinidad, with the loss of 5 lives. 6,110 tons.
- SS Clan Macneil (1) built 1891. 1902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Belgravian. 2,421 tons.
- SS Clan Macneil (2) built 1903. 1918 torpedoed and sunk off Alexandria. 3,939 tons.
- SS Clan MacneilSS Clan Macneil (1921)The SS Clan Macneil was a British cargo steamer of the Clan Line.She was built by the Ayrshire Dockyard, Irvine, North Ayrshire and launched on 1 December 1921. As with the majority of the ships of the Clan Line, she was named after a Scottish clan, in this case Clan MacNeil. She served during the...
(3) built 1922. 1952 scrapped. 6,111 tons. - SS Clan Macphee built 1911. 1940 torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic, with the loss of 67 lives. 5,177
- SS Clan Macpherson (1) built 1883. 1905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Hanna. 3,989 tons.
- SS Clan Macpherson (2) built 1905. 1918 torpedoed and sunk off North Africa, with the loss of 20 lives. 4,790 tons.
- SS Clan Macpherson (3) built 1929. 1940 torpedoed and sunk off Freetown, with the loss of 8 lives. 6,940 tons.
- SS Clan Macquarrie (1) built 1913. 1942 sunk by Italian submarine west of Freetown. 5,060 tons.
- SS Clan Macquarrie (2) built 1942. ex-Ocean Wayfarer, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macquarrie, 1953 scrapped after going aground Scotland. . . read the details of the grounding & rescue by the villagers of Borve at www.borvehall.com. 7,131 tons.
- SS Clan Macqueen built 1942. ex-Ocean Vesper, 1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macqueen, 1954 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Herminius, 1958 sold to Panama, renamed Ekberg. 7,131 tons.
- SS Clan Macrae (1) built 1892. ex-Shatt el Arab, 1894 taken over with Persian Gulf Steamship Company, renamed Clan Macrae, 1900 sold to Chadwick Steamship Company, renamed Carmelite. 2,510 tons.
- SS Clan Macrae (2) built 1911. 1921 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Banffshire, 1932 transferred to Houston Line, 1943 torpedoed and sunk off Maldives. 5,058 tons.
- SS Clan Macrae (3) built 1942. ex-Empire Might, 1946 purchased from Ministry of War Transport, renamed Clan Macrae, 1959 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umgeni, 1960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Gembok, 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Financier, 1962 scrapped. 9,209 tons.
- SS Clan Mactaggart (1) built 1920. 1935 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, 1942 torpedoed and sunk northwest of Gibraltar, with the loss of 3 lives. 7,603 tons.
- SS Clan Mactaggart (2) built 1949. 1971 scrapped. 8,035 tons.
- SS Clan Mactavish (1) built 1912. 1916 shelled and sunk by German raider MöweSMS MöweSMS Möwe was an merchant raider of the Imperial German Navy which operated against Allied shipping during World War I....
off Madeira, with the loss of 18 lives. 5,816 tons. - SS Clan Mactavish (2) built 1920. 1942 torpedoed and sunk in Indian Ocean, with the loss of 54 lives. 7,619 tons.
- SS Clan Mactavish (3) built 1949. 1971 scrapped. 8,035 tons.
- SS Clan Macvey built 1918. 1918 torpedoed and sunk in English Channel on maiden voyage. 5,830 tons.
- SS Clan MacvicarSS Dover HillSS Dover Hill was a steam-powered cargo ship built to a First World War standard design by Northumberland Shipbuilding Co in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She was launched on 17 December 1917 as Maenwen but after completion she entered service with Clan Line who named her Clan Macvicar...
built 1918. 1936 sold to Counties Ship ManagementCounties Ship ManagementCounties Ship Management Co. Ltd. was an ocean-going merchant shipping company based in the United Kingdom. During the Second World War CSM merchant ships made a substantial contribution to supplying the British war effort, at a cost of 13 ships lost and 163 officers and men killed.-Founding of...
, London, renamed Dover Hill. 5,815 tons. On 9 June 1944 during the Normandy landings she was scuttledScuttlingScuttling is the act of deliberately sinking a ship by allowing water to flow into the hull.This can be achieved in several ways—valves or hatches can be opened to the sea, or holes may be ripped into the hull with brute force or with explosives...
on the coast of Normandy as a Corn cob block ship for a Gooseberry Harbour. - SS Clan MacwhirterSS Clan Macwhirter (1918)The SS Clan Macwhirter was a British cargo steamer. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Second World War whilst carrying supplies from India to Britain.-Pre-war career:...
built 1918. ex-Ypresville, 1919 purchased from Lloyd Royal Belge by Houston Line, renamed Halizones, 1920 sold to Convoy Steamship Company, Liverpool, renamed Willcasino, 1922 reverted to Houston Line, 1923 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Macwhirter, 1942 torpedoed and sunk north of Madeira, with the loss of 10 lives. 7,062 tons. - SS Clan Macwilliam built 1918. 1927 burnt out at Vavau, Friendly Islands. 7,234 tons.
- SS Clan Malcolm (1) built 1916. 1935 wrecked on Lizard Point. 5,994 tons.
- SS Clan Malcolm (2) built 1957. 1979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinity Fair. 7,686 tons.
- SS Clan Matheson (1) built 1883. 1905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Mariechen. 3,917 tons.
- SS Clan Matheson (2) built 1905. 1914 captured and sunk by German raider Emden. 4,775 tons.
- SS Clan Matheson (3) built 1917. 1918 sank after collision in mid Atlantic. 5,960 tons.
- SS Clan MathesonSS Clan Matheson (1919)Clan Matheson was a 5,613 GRT cargo ship which was built in 1919 by William Hamilton & Co Ltd, Port Glasgow as Clan Morgan for Clan Line Steamers Ltd. She was sold in 1948 and renamed Harmodius. A further sale in 1951 saw her renamed Claire T. In 1955, she was purchased by the Ministry of Transport...
(4) built 1919. 1948 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Harmodius, 1951 sold to Heron Steamship Co, London, renamed Claire T. 1953 sold to Romney Steamship Co. 1955 sold to Ministry of TransportDepartment for TransportIn the United Kingdom, the Department for Transport is the government department responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which are not devolved...
. Scuttled on 27 July 1955 as part of Operation SandcastleOperation SandcastleOperation Sandcastle was a British Ministry of Defence operation conducted in 1955-56 to dispose of chemical weapons at sea. It was the third of four 'phases' to dispose of unwanted chemical ordnance by the British government....
. 5,613 tons. - SS Clan Matheson (5) built 1957. 1978 scrapped. 7,585 tons.
- SS Clan Menzies (1) built 1896. 1925 sold to A. Ardito, Genoa, renamed Nostra Signora di Coronata. 2,669 tons.
- SS Clan Menzies (2) built 1938 (launched 15 June). 1940 torpedoed and sunk off Ireland, with the loss of 6 lives. 7,556 tons.
- SS Clan Menzies (3) built 1958. 1979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinity Splendour. 8,000 tons.
- SS Clan Monroe (1) built 1881. 1897 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle, renamed Cedardene. 2,197 tons.
- SS Clan Monroe (2) built 1897. 1905 wrecked near Cape Town. 4,853 tons.
- SS Clan Monroe (3) built 1918. 1940 mined in North Sea and beached, total loss, with the loss of 13 lives. 5,919 tons.
- SS Clan Morrison built 1918. 1940 mined and sunk in North Sea. 5,931 tons.
- SS Clan Murdoch (1) built 1919. 1948 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halesius (2), 1952 sold to Panama, renamed Jan Kiki. 5,930 tons.
- SS Clan Murdoch (2) built 1946. completed as Hesperia for Houston Line, 1960 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Murdoch, 1962 sold to Turkey, renamed Mustafa. 7,375 tons.
- SS Clan Murray (1) built 1881. ex-Muriel, 1882 purchased from W. Ritchie, Aberdeen, renamed Clan Murray, 1897 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle, renamed Olivedene. 2,108 tons.
- SS Clan Murray (2) built 1897. 1917 torpedoed and sunk off Fastnet, with the loss of 64 lives. 4,835 tons.
- SS Clan Murray (3) built 1918. 1949 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halizones, 1952 scrapped. 5,926 tons.
- SS Clan Murray (4) built 1946. completed as Hesperides for Houston Line, 1960 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Murray, 1960 scrapped. 7,301 tons.
- SS Clan Ogilvie built 1882. 1888 wrecked off Corsica. 2,425 tons.
- SS Clan Ogilvy (1) built 1896. 1913 sold to Japan, renamed Taiyo Maru. 2,641 tons.
- SS Clan Ogilvy (2) built 1914. 1938 transferred to Houston Line, 1941 torpedoed and sunk northwest of Dakar, with the loss of 61 lives. 5,802 tons
- SS Clan Ramsay built 1965. 1977 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Winchester Castle (2). 10,542 tons. - SS Clan Ranald (1) built 1878. 1899 sold to Ranald Steamship Co, Glasgow, renamed Ranald. 2,048 tons.
- SS Clan RanaldSS Clan Ranald (1900)SS Clan Ranald was a two decked, turret deck ship, that sank off the rocky coast near Edithburg in Australia. It is the only turret ship to have been lost in Australian waters, and therefore represents a unique part of Australia's maritime history. The bulk of crew were Asian sailors, known as...
(2) built 1900. 1909 capsized and sank off Kangaroo Island, South Australia. 3,596 tons. - SS Clan Ranald (3) built 1917. 1943 transferred to Houston Line, 1947 sold to Malta, renamed Valetta City. 5,503 tons.
- SS Clan Ranald (4) built 1964. 1976 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Dover Castle. 10,541 tons. - SS Clan Robertson (1) built 1897. 1922 sold to Japan, renamed Kyosei Maru. 4,826 tons.
- SS Clan Robertson (2) built 1919. ex-Otaki, 1934 purchased from New Zealand Shipping Co., renamed Clan Robertson, 1938 sold to Stanhope Shipping Co, London, renamed Stanfleet. (later became Pacific Star (1) of Blue Star Line). 7,976 tons.
- SS Clan Robertson (3) built 1954. 1959 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umzinto, 1960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Rooibok, 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Shipper, 1966 renamed S.A.Shipper, 1975 scrapped. 7,878 tons.
- SS Clan Robertson (4) built 1965. 1976 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Balmoral Castle (3). 10,541 tons. - SS Clan Ross (1) built 1894. 1914 sold to Adelaide Steamship CompanyAdelaide Steamship CompanyThe Adelaide Steamship Company was formed by a group of South Australian businessmen in 1875. Their aim was to control the transport of goods between Adelaide and Melbourne and profit from the need for an efficient and comfortable passenger service...
, renamed Cantara. 2,604 tons. - SS Clan Ross (2) built 1914. 1938 transferred to Houston Line, 1942 torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine west of Bombay, with the loss of 11 lives. 5,897 tons.
- SS Clan Ross (3) built 1956. 1960 transferred to Houston Line, 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Scientist, 1962 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Kinnaird Castle. 7,698 tons. - SS Clan Ross (4) built 1966. 1976 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Kinpurnie Castle (2). 10,542 tons. - SS Clan Shaw (1) built 1896. ex-Imperialist, 1896 purchased from Angier Bros, London, renamed Clan Shaw, 1898 sold to F & W. Ritson, Sunderland, renamed Vine Branch. 3,442 tons.
- SS Clan Shaw (2) built 1902. 1917 mined, beached and total loss near Dundee, with the loss of 2 lives. 3,943 tons.
- SS Clan Shaw (3) built 1950. 1960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Steenbok, 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Seafarer, 1966 wrecked Cape Town. 8,101 tons.
- SS Clan Sinclair (1) built 1882. 1905 sold to Bombay & Persia SN Co., renamed Rahmani. 2,961 tons.
- SS Clan Sinclair (2) built 1907. 1933 scrapped. 5,215 tons.
- SS Clan Sinclair (3) built 1950. 1960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Bosbok, 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Statesman, 1966 renamed S.A.Statesman, 1972 scrapped. 8,386 tons.
- SS Clan Skene built 1918. 1920 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halocrates, 1923 reverted to Clan Skene, 1940 torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic, with the loss of 9 lives. 5,257 tons.
- SS Clan Stewart built 1954. 1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Sculptor, 1962 transferred to Union-Castle LineUnion-Castle LineThe Union-Castle Line was a prominent British shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and cargo ships between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977. It was formed from the merger of the Union Line and Castle Shipping Line...
, renamed Kinpurnie Castle (1). 8,163 tons. - SS Clan Stuart (1) built 1879. 1900 sold to India, renamed Rander Reunion. 2,115 tons.
- SS Clan Stuart (2) built 1900. 1914 wrecked Simons Bay, South Africa on Government Transport work. 3,594 tons.
- SS Clan Stuart (3) built 1916. 1940 sank after collision off Start Point. 5,755 tons
- SS Clan Sutherland (1) built 1896. 1921 sold to Japan, renamed Shinshu Maru. 2,820 tons.
- SS Clan Sutherland (2) built 1950. 1971 sold to China National Machinery Import & Export Corp, China and arrived 10 November 1971 at Hsinkang for scrapping. 8,436 tons.
- SS Clan Urquhart (1) built 1899. 1929 sold to Retzlaff, Rostock, renamed Generaldirektor Sonnenschein. 5,855 tons.
- SS Clan Urquhart (2) built 1911. ex-Argyllshire, 1917 taken with Scottish Shire Line, 1933 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Urquhart, 1936 scrapped. 9,564 tons.
- SS Clan Urquhart (3) built 1943. 1960 transferred to Houston Line, 1966 scrapped. 9,726 tons.
- SS Huntscraft built 1913. ex-Sudmark, Hamburg America LineHamburg America LineThe Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft was a transatlantic shipping enterprise established in Hamburg, Germany during...
, 1914 captured by Royal Navy, renamed Huntscraft, 1919 purchased from Shipping Controller, 1921 renamed Clan Mackay (4), 1934 wrecked Sierra Leone. 5,182 tons. - SS Sambrian built 1943. managed for MOWT, 1947 renamed Clan Macfarlane (3), 1961 sold to Lebanon, renamed Nicholas. 7,176 tons.
- SS Samderwent built 1944. managed for MOWT, 1947 renamed Clan Macfadyen (3), 1958 sold to Greece, renamed Betavista.
Legacy
It was one of the shipping companies commemorated by the Merchant Navy classSR Merchant Navy class
The SR Merchant Navy class , was a class of air-smoothed 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotives designed for the Southern Railway of the United Kingdom by Oliver Bulleid...
of Southern Railway
Southern Railway (Great Britain)
The Southern Railway was a British railway company established in the 1923 Grouping. It linked London with the Channel ports, South West England, South coast resorts and Kent...
locomotives. Locomotive number 35028
SR Merchant Navy Class 35028 Clan Line
Clan Line 35028 is a Southern Railway rebuilt Merchant Navy 4-6-2 class locomotive. 35028 was built at Eastleigh locomotive works in 1948. After a few weeks running in she was allocated to first to Dover then to Stewarts Lane shed in London where she worked heavy trains on the trunk routes to the...
built in 1948 carries the name "Clan Line" and is currently maintained in fully operational condition for hauling excursion trains on the UK's national railway system.