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Clan Line

{{Short description|Passenger and cargo shipping company}}

{{For|the steam locomotive|SR Merchant Navy Class 35028 Clan Line}}

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| founder = Charles Cayzer

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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.

History

=Foundation and early years=

The company that would become the Clan Line was first founded as C. W. Cayzer & Company in Liverpool 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 his firm of Thomas Dunlop & Sons, 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.

=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 Navy) and they were often in dangerous environments, at risk from mines, air attacks or German U-boats.

During the Second World War, for example, three of the Line's Cameron class steamers were requisitioned in 1942 by the Royal Navy whilst still under construction at Greenock Dockyard and commissioned as {{HMS|Athene}} (aircraft transporter), {{HMS|Engadine|1941|6}} (aircraft transporter) and {{HMS|Bonaventure|F139|6}} (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 ships. 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, under the impetus of Nicholas Cayzer the Clan Line joined with the Union-Castle 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.

=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 MV 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, 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.

Shipping

The ships of the Clan Line were usually distinguishable by their names, the vast majority of which had the prefix 'Clan'. Their funnel 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.

=Ships of the Clan Line=

class="wikitable sortable"

!scope="col" width="125px" |Ship

!scope="col" width="30px" |Built

!scope="col" width="30px" |GRT

!scope="col" width="550px" |Notes

SS Argyllshirealign="Center"|1956align="right"| 9,2991960 transferred to Scottish Shire Line.
1975 sold to Gulf East Marine Ltd and renamed Schivago
1977 scrapped at Gadani Beach, Pakistan.{{cite web |title=Argyllshire |url= https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?&ref=8505 |work=Scottish Built Ships |publisher=Caledonian Maritime Research Trust |access-date=6 November 2019}}
SS Ayrshirealign="Center"|1956align="right"|9,3601960 transferred to Scottish Shire Line.
1965 wrecked off Socotra.{{csr|register=MSI|id=1300171|shipname=Ayrshire|accessdate=6 November 2019}}
{{SS|Clan Allen}}align="Center"|1942align="right"|7,043ex-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

SS Clan Alpinealign="Center"|1878align="right"|2,1121899 sold to Dene Steam Shipping Co, Newcastle, renamed Elmdene
{{SS|Clan Alpine|1899|6}}align="Center"|1899align="right"|3,5871917 torpedoed and sunk off Shetland Islands by {{SMU|U-602}}, with the loss of 8 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1317 |name=Clan Alpine}}
{{SS|Clan Alpine|1918|6}}align="Center"|1918align="right"|5,48513 March 1943 sunk by escort ship {{HMS|Scarborough|L25|6}} after being torpedoed by German submarine {{SMU|U-1072}} off Cape Finisterre; loss of 28 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2775.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Alpine |work=uboat.net}}
{{SS|Clan Alpine|1942|6}}align="Center"|1942align="right"|7,103ex-Empire Barrie

1945 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Alpine

1957 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umvoti

1959 reverted to Clan Alpine, 1960 scrapped

MV Clan Alpinealign="Center"|1967align="right"|8,7131981 sold to Liberia, renamed African Diamond
SS Clan Angusalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,030ex-Empire Prince

1945 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Angus

1956 transferred to Bullard King & Co., renamed Umkuzi

1959 reverted to Clan Angus

1962 scrapped

SS Clan Brodiealign="Center"|1940align="right"|7,473Completed for Admiralty as HMS Athene

1946 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Brodie

1963 scrapped

SS Clan Buchananalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,9681904 sold to Bombay owners, renamed Shah Allum
SS Clan Buchananalign="Center"|1907align="right"|5,2121933 scrapped
SS Clan Buchananalign="Center"|1937align="right"|7,2661941 sunk by German raider Pinguin off the Maldives after the crew had been taken prisoner, with the loss of 91 lives. 10 days later when {{HMS|Cornwall|56|6}} intercepted and sank Pinguin, 107 Clan Buchanan crew members were killed.
SS Clan Buchananalign="Center"|1941align="right"|9,909Completed for Admiralty as HMS Engadine

1946 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Buchanan

1962 scrapped

SS Clan Cameronalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,4481900 sold to Trinidad Shipping & Trading Co, Glasgow, renamed Maraval
SS Clan Cameronalign="Center"|1900align="right"|3,5951917 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-582}} off Portland Bill; no loss of life{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1318 |name=Clan Cameron}}
SS Clan Cameronalign="Center"|1937align="right"|7,2431959 scrapped
SS Clan Campbellalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,43422 September 1882 She ran aground and was wrecked at Baie du Cap, Mauritius
SS Clan Campbellalign="Center"|1894align="right"|2,6151914 sold to AdelaideSS Co., renamed Camira
SS Clan Campbellalign="Center"|1914align="right"|5,9881916 torpedoed, shelled and sunk off Tunisia{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1319 |name=Clan Campbell}}
{{SS|Clan Campbell|1937|6}}align="Center"|1937align="right"|7,25523 March 1942 bombed by Italian naval aircraft and sunk off Malta, with the loss of 7 lives
SS Clan Campbellalign="Center"|1943align="right"|9,5451961 transferred to King Line and scrapped
SS Clan Chattanalign="Center"|1902align="right"|3,9381930 scrapped
SS Clan Chattanalign="Center"|1937align="right"|7,26214 February 1942 bombed and caught fire while part of convoy MW 9A. She was eventually sunk by Convoy Escort off Crete. All 358 crew were saved.
SS Clan Chattanalign="Center"|1943align="right"|9,5851962 transferred to King Line and scrapped
SS Clan Chisholmalign="Center"|1896align="right"|2,6471925 sold to Japan, renamed Fukko Maru
{{SS|Clan Chisholm|1937|6}}align="Center"|1937align="right"|7,25617 October 1939 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-48|1939|2}} off Cape Finisterre, with the loss of 4 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/71.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Chisholm |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Chisholmalign="Center"|1944align="right"|9,5811962 transferred to King Line and scrapped
SS Clan Colquhounalign="Center"|1899align="right"|5,8561925 sold to Italy, renamed Nasco
SS Clan Colquhounalign="Center"|1918align="right"|7,912ex-Gallic

1933 purchased from White Star Line, renamed Clan Colquhoun

1947 sold to Panama, renamed Ioannis Livanos

SS Clan Cummingalign="Center"|1899align="right"|4,8081917 torpedoed and damaged by {{SMU|UB-552}} {{convert|20|nmi|km}} SW of Lizard Point{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1320 |name=Clan Cumming}}

1925 sold to Italy, renamed Ettore

SS Clan Cummingalign="Center"|1937align="right"|7,26414 April 1941 she struck a mine and sunk off the Greek island of Aegina
SS Clan Cummingalign="Center"|1946align="right"|7,8121962 scrapped
SS Clan Davidsonalign="Center"|1911align="right"|5,0581917 torpedoed and sunk off Scilly Isles by {{SMU|UC-172}} ({{coord|48|16|N|08|36|W}}); loss of 14 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1321 |name=Clan Davidson}}
SS Clan Davidsonalign="Center"|1943align="right"|8,067Completed for Admiralty as HMS Bonaventure

1948 returned to Clan Line, renamed Clan Davidson

1961 scrapped

SS Clan Drummondalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,9221898 foundered in heavy weather in Bay of Biscay, with the loss of 37 lives
SS Clan Farquharalign="Center"|1899align="right"|5,8581917 torpedoed and sunk off Benghazi by {{SMU|UB-432}}, with the loss of 49 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1322 |name=Clan Farquhar}}
{{SS|Clan Farquhar|1933|6}}align="Center"|1918align="right"|8,006ex-Delphic

1933 purchased from White Star Line, renamed Clan Farquhar

1948 scrapped

MV Clan Farquharsonalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,2921968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Sep
SS Clan Fergusonalign="Center"|1898align="right"|4,8081917 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-492}} {{convert|15|nmi|km}} NW of Cap Spartel, Morocco ({{coord|35|50|N|06|10|W}}); loss of 10 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1323 |name=Clan Ferguson}}
SS Clan Fergusonalign="Center"|1938align="right"|7,34712 August 1942 both bombed by German Ju 88 aircraft and torpedoed by the {{ship|Italian submarine |Alagi6}}, sank {{convert|20|nmi|km}} N of Zembra Island. She was taking part in Operation Pedestal.
MV Clan Fergussonalign="Center"|1961align="right"|9,2421965 sold to Scindia Steam Navigation Company, Bombay, renamed Jalapankhi
MV Clan Finlayalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,2921968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Far
SS Clan Forbesalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,4611903 sold to Furness, Withy & Co., renamed London City (3)
SS Clan Forbesalign="Center"|1903align="right"|3,9461918 torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean by {{SMU|UB-1032}} ({{coord|31|55|N|27|50|E}}), with the loss of 2 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1324 |name=Clan Forbes}}
{{SS|Clan Forbes|1938|6}}align="Center"|1938align="right"|7,5291959 scrapped
MV Clan Forbesalign="Center"|1961align="right"|9,2921968 sold to Iran, renamed Arya Man
SS Clan Fraseralign="Center"|1878align="right"|2,0921895 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, renamed Oakdene
SS Clan Fraseralign="Center"|1900align="right"|3,5881919 sold to Greece, renamed Aghia Paraskevi
{{SS|Clan Fraser|1938|6}}align="Center"|1938align="right"|7,5291941 bombed at Piraeus while unloading ammunition and exploded
MV Clan Fraseralign="Center"|1961align="right"|9,2921965 sold to Scindia Steam Navigation Company, Bombay, renamed Jalapalaka
SS Clan Gordonalign="Center"|1879align="right"|2,0911897 wrecked Mozambique
SS Clan Gordonalign="Center"|1900align="right"|3,5891919 capsized and sank off Cape Hatteras, with no loss of life
SS Clan Grahamalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,9261905 sold to Bombay & Persia Steam Navigation Company, renamed Majdi
SS Clan Grahamalign="Center"|1907align="right"|5,2131918 Badly damaged in an attack by German submarine {{SMU|UC-742}} {{convert|15|nmi|km}} SSE of Cape Sidero{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1326 |name=Clan Graham}}

1921 sold for scrap after collision and fire in River Scheldt

SS Clan Grahamalign="Center"|1912align="right"|5,785ex-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

MV Clan Grahamalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,3081971 transferred to King Line

1977 reverted to Clan Line

1981 sold to Panama, renamed Candelaria

SS Clan Grantalign="Center"|1883align="right"|3,5801900 sold to Russia and became whaling supply ship Michail
SS Clan Grantalign="Center"|1902align="right"|3,94816 October 1914 captured and sunk by German raider Emden off the Maldives
SS Clan Grantalign="Center"|1912align="right"|5,817ex-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

MV Clan Grantalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,3221971 transferred to King Line

1977 reverted to Clan Line

1981 sold to Panama, renamed Enriqueta

SS Clan Keithalign="Center"|1914align="right"|4,306ex-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

SS Clan Keithalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,129ex-Ocean Verity

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Keith

1961 exploded and sank off Tunisia, with the loss of 62 lives

SS Clan Kennedyalign="Center"|1907align="right"|5,086ex-Ardgaroch

1918 purchased from Lang & Fulton, Greenock, renamed Clan Kennedy

1924 grounded off Suffolk, total loss

SS Clan Kennedyalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,143ex-Ocean Viscount

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Kennedy

1959 sold to China, renamed Kelly

SS Clan Kennethalign="Center"|1909align="right"|5,100ex-Ardgryfe

1918 purchased from Lang & Fulton, Greenock, renamed Clan Kenneth

1934 scrapped

SS Clan Kennethalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,132ex-Ocean Viceroy

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Kenneth

1958 sold to Greece, renamed Omonia II

SS Clan Lamontalign="Center"|1879align="right"|2,0913 May 1891 wrecked Vindiloas Point, Batticaloa, Ceylon
SS Clan Lamontalign="Center"|1900align="right"|3,5941928 scrapped
SS Clan Lamontalign="Center"|1939align="right"|7,6731940–48 used by Admiralty as Landing ship and later as troop ferry

1948 returned to Clan Line. 1961 scrapped.

SS Clan Lesliealign="Center"|1902align="right"|3,9731916 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-432}} {{convert|200|nmi|km}} E of Malta ({{coord|33|56|N|18|37|E}}), with the loss of 3 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1327 |name=Clan Leslie}}
SS Clan Lindsayalign="Center"|1896align="right"|2,6681898 wrecked Cape Colony
SS Clan Lindsayalign="Center"|1902align="right"|3,9351931 scrapped
SS Clan Macalisteralign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,2651902 sold to Furness Withy, renamed Loyalist
{{SS|Clan Macalister|1903|6}}align="Center"|1903align="right"|4,8351916 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|U-35|Germany|2}} {{convert|120|nmi|km}} SxE of Cape Martello, Crete. There was no loss of life{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1327 |name=Clan Macalister}}
{{SS|Clan Macalister|1930|6}}align="Center"|1930align="right"|6,78729 May 1940 bombed and sunk during Dunkirk evacuation with the loss of 12 lives
SS Clan Macarthuralign="Center"|1883align="right"|3,9841904 sold to Shah Steam Navigation Company, India, renamed Shah Jehan
SS Clan Macarthuralign="Center"|1912align="right"|7,3821920 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Berwickshire

20 August 1944 torpedoed and sunk {{convert|200|nmi|km}} E of Durban by {{GS|U-861

2}}, with the loss of 8 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3324.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Berwickshire |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macarthuralign="Center"|1936align="right"|10,52812 August 1943 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-1812}} E of Madagascar, with the loss of 53 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3042.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macarthur |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macaulayalign="Center"|1899align="right"|2,8341929 scrapped
SS Clan Macaulayalign="Center"|1936align="right"|10,4921961 transferred to Houston Line

1963 scrapped

SS Clan MacBeanalign="Center"|1917align="right"|5,0521947 sold to Goulandris Brothers, renamed Korthion
SS Clan MacBeanalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,129ex-Ocean Courier

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbean

1960 scrapped

SS Clan MacBeolanalign="Center"|1912align="right"|4,652ex-Lord Cromer

1918 purchased from J. Herron, Liverpool, renamed Clan Macbeolan

1920 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halesius

1936 sold to Greece, renamed Avra

SS Clan Macbethalign="Center"|1913align="right"|4,6501937 sold to Nailsea Steamship Company, Cardiff, renamed Nailsea Vale
SS Clan Macbethalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,130ex-Ocean Glory

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbeth

1959 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Madonna

SS Clan Macbraynealign="Center"|1916align="right"|4,8181943 transferred to Houston Line

1948 sold to Panama, renamed San Georgio

SS Clan Macbraynealign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,129ex-Ocean Messenger

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbrayne

1960 transferred to King Line

1961 scrapped

SS Clan Macbridealign="Center"|1912align="right"|4,8861937 sold to McGowan & Gross, renamed Heathcot
SS Clan Macbridealign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,128ex-Ocean Gypsy
1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macbride

1958 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Alice

SS Clan Maccorquodalealign="Center"|1913align="right"|5,1211917 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-512}} in Mediterranean {{convert|165|nmi|km}} NWxN of Alexandria{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1328 |name=Clan Maccorquodale}}
SS Clan Macdonaldalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,6421897 sold to Dene Steamship Company, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, renamed Briardene
SS Clan Macdonaldalign="Center"|1897align="right"|4,8391922 sold to Japan, renamed Hokuyo Maru
MV Clan Macdonaldalign="Center"|1928align="right"|6,0221929 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Stirlingshire

2 December 1940 She was part of Convoy HX-90 when she was torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic ({{coord|55|36|N|16|22|W}}) by {{GS|U-94|1940|2}}, with no loss of life{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/696.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Stirlingshire |work=uboat.net}}

MV Clan Macdonaldalign="Center"|1939align="right"|9,6531960 transferred to Houston Line

1970 scrapped

SS Clan MacDougallalign="Center"|1904align="right"|4,7101918 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-492}} off Sardinia, with the loss of 33 lives{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1330 |name=Clan Macdougall}}
MV Clan MacDougallalign="Center"|1929align="right"|6,84331 May 1941 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-106|1940|2}} near Cape Verde Islands, with the loss of 2 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/960.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macdougall |work=uboat.net}}
MV Clan MacDougallalign="Center"|1943align="right"|9,7101960 transferred to Houston Line

1971 sold to Cyprus renamed Vyrsi

SS Clan Macduffalign="Center"|1870align="right"|2,319ex-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

SS Clan Macewenalign="Center"|1912align="right"|5,1401920 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Buteshire

1932 transferred to Houston Line

1948 scrapped

SS Clan Macfadyenalign="Center"|1899align="right"|2,8161921 sold to Japan, renamed Shunka Maru
{{SS|Clan Macfadyen|1923|6}}align="Center"|1923align="right"|6,22427 November 1942 The unescorted vessel was torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-5082}} east of Trinidad, with the loss of 82 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2471.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macfadyen |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macfadyenalign="Center"|1944ex Samderwent, Managed for MOWT

1947 renamed Clan Macfadyen

1958 sold to Greece, renamed Betavista

SS Clan Macfarlanealign="Center"|1898align="right"|4,8231915 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|U-382}} off Crete, with the loss of 52 lives{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1331 |name=Clan Macfarlane}}
SS Clan Macfarlanealign="Center"|1922align="right"|6,2221940 sank after collision in Red Sea, with the loss of 41 lives
SS Clan Macfarlanealign="Center"|1943align="right"|7,176ex Sambrian. Managed for MOWT

1947 renamed Clan Macfarlane

1961 sold to Lebanon, renamed Nicholas

SS Clan Macgillivrayalign="Center"|1911align="right"|5,0231948 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Maclock
MV Clan Macgillivrayalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,0391969 transferred to King Line

1981 sold to Hong Kong renamed Clan Macboyd

MV Clan MacGowanalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,0391969 transferred to King Line

1970 sold to India SS Co., renamed Indian Tribune

SS Clan MacGregoralign="Center"|1882align="right"|3,0031899 sunk in collision off Portugal
SS Clan Macgregoralign="Center"|1901align="right"|4,5111 June 1902 She ran aground and was wrecked at Atlas Reef, South Africa on her maiden voyage
MV Clan MacGregoralign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,0391969 transferred to King Line

1977 reverted to Clan Line

1982 sold to Greece, renamed Angelika R

SS Clan Macilwraithalign="Center"|1924align="right"|4,9581950 sold to F. Vinnen, Bremen, renamed Magdalene Vinnen
MV Clan Macilwraithalign="Center"|1960align="right"|7,4191979 sold to Singapore, renamed Golden City
SS Clan Macindoealign="Center"|1920align="right"|4,6351943 burnt out at Alexandria
MV Clan Macindoealign="Center"|1959align="right"|7,3951979 sold to Gulf Shipping Lines, renamed Gulf Heron
SS Clan Macinnesalign="Center"|1907align="right"|3,755ex-Roanoke

1907 purchased from Chesapeake & Ohio Steamship Company, renamed Clan Macinnes

1914 sold to Furness Withy, reverted to Roanoke

SS Clan MacInnesalign="Center"|1920align="right"|4,6721947 sold to Noemijulia Steamship Company, London, renamed San George
MV Clan MacInnesalign="Center"|1952align="right"|6,5591978 sold to Lebanon, renamed Athoub
SS Clan Macintoshalign="Center"|1883align="right"|4,0531905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Totti
SS Clan Macintoshalign="Center"|1905align="right"|4,7741932 scrapped
MV Clan Macintoshalign="Center"|1951align="right"|6,5561978 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Sanil
SS Clan Macintyrealign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,5151902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Bulgarian
SS Clan Macintyrealign="Center"|1903align="right"|4,8071928 sold to Italy, renamed Norma
MV Clan Macintyrealign="Center"|1951align="right"|6,5561976 sold to Panama, renamed Eastern Express
SS Clan Maciveralign="Center"|1907align="right"|3,760ex-Rapidan

1907 purchased from Chesapeake & Ohio Steamship Company, renamed Clan Maciver

1914 sold to Furness Withy, reverted to Rapidan

SS Clan Maciveralign="Center"|1921align="right"|4,6061951 sold to Costa Rica, renamed Carrena
MV Clan Maciveralign="Center"|1958align="right"|7,4131979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinity Pride
SS Clan Mackayalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,1711891 wrecked Ceylon
SS Clan Mackayalign="Center"|1894align="right"|2,6001913 sold to Adelaide Steamship Company, renamed Ceduna

1924 Tung Duck

1937 Chang Teh

1937 Pananis

1941 Shinyo Maru

SS Clan Mackayalign="Center"|1916align="right"|5,0401918 sank after collision SW of the Scilly Isles
SS Clan Mackayalign="Center"|1913align="right"|5,182ex-Sudmark, Hamburg America Line

1914 captured by Royal Navy, renamed Huntscraft

1919 purchased from Shipping Controller

1921 renamed Clan Mackay

19 October 1934 she ran aground and was wrecked near Sierra Leone at {{coord|8|30|N|13|18|W}}

SS Clan Mackayalign="Center"|1945align="right"|7,389ex-Empire Gunfleet

1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackay

1962 sold to Panama, renamed Babylon

SS Clan Mackellaralign="Center"|1912align="right"|6,3821937 sold to McGowan & Gross, renamed Moorcot
SS Clan Mackellaralign="Center"|1944align="right"|7,051ex-Empire Lankester

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackellar

1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardgroom

SS Clan Mackendrickalign="Center"|1943ex-Empire Pickwick

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackendrick

1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardpatrick

SS Clan Mackenziealign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,9871904 sold to Shah Steam Navigation Company, India, renamed Shah Ameer
SS Clan Mackenziealign="Center"|1911align="right"|5,0181912 She was wrecked when she ran aground near Torre Nueva, near Cadiz
SS Clan Mackenziealign="Center"|1917align="right"|6,5441918 torpedoed and damaged by German submarine {{SMU|UB-302}} S of the Isle of Wight{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1332 |name=Clan Mackenzie}}

1937 beached after collision in Liverpool Bay, total loss

{{SS|Clan Mackenzie|1942|6}}align="Center"|1942align="right"|7,025ex-Empire Cato

1947 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackenzie, 1960 scrapped

SS Clan Mackinlayalign="Center"|1918align="right"|6,4186 November 1940 She was bombed by a German He 115 seaplane and sunk off Noss, Scotland, with the loss of 5 lives
{{SS|Clan Mackinlay|1945|6}}align="Center"|1945align="right"|7,392ex-Empire Fawley

1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackinlay, 1962 scrapped

SS Clan Mackinnonalign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,2681902 sold to Furness Withy, renamed Evangeline
SS Clan Mackinnonalign="Center"|1902align="right"|4,7881927 sold to Finland, renamed Herakles
SS Clan Mackinnonalign="Center"|1945align="right"|7,373ex-Empire Dunnet

1946 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Mackinnon

1955 transferred to Houston Line

1961 sold to Hong Kong, renamed Ardross

SS Clan Maclachlanalign="Center"|1900align="right"|4,7291917 sank following being run down by Italian steamer Europa when {{convert|60|nmi|km}} SW of Cape Spartel off Morocco. Both ships were travelling without lights due to wartime. 6 lives were lost
SS Clan Maclachlanalign="Center"|1946align="right"|6,3651971 scrapped
SS Clan Maclarenalign="Center"|1899align="right"|2,8321924 sold to Japan, renamed Muroran Maru
SS Clan Maclarenalign="Center"|1946align="right"|6,3891976 transferred to Houston Line in 1959

1961 reverted to Clan Line

1976 sold to Seymour Shipping Company, London, renamed Seemor

SS Clan Maclayalign="Center"|1948align="right"|6,3891976 sold to Panama, renamed Climax Amethyst
SS Clan Macleanalign="Center"|1870align="right"|2,329ex-City of Cambridge

1881 purchased from George Smith & Son, renamed Clan Maclean

13 August 1903 She ran aground and was wrecked in fog on Portuguese coast {{convert|6|nmi|km}} N of Cape St. Vincent, with no loss of life

SS Clan Macleanalign="Center"|1905align="right"|4,6761919 wrecked on Comoros Islands, with no loss of life
MV Clan Macleanalign="Center"|1947align="right"|6,0171976 sold to Singapore, renamed Sentosa Island
SS Clan Maclennanalign="Center"|1947align="right"|6,3661971 scrapped
SS Clan Macleodalign="Center"|1871align="right"|2,290ex-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

SS Clan Macleodalign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,5071902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Bosnian
SS Clan Macleodalign="Center"|1903align="right"|4,7961915 shelled and sunk by {{SMU|U-33|Germany|2}} at position {{coord|35|39|N|16|43|E}} E of Malta, with the loss of 12 lives{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1333 |name=Clan Macleod}}
MV Clan Macleodalign="Center"|1948align="right"|6,0731976 sold to Cyprus, renamed Papaji
SS Clan Macmasteralign="Center"|1917align="right"|6,56330 September 1923 She was wrecked on Thousla Rock, Calf of Man, on voyage from Clydebank to Liverpool with a general cargo
SS Clan Macmillanalign="Center"|1901align="right"|4,5251917 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UB-392}} in English Channel at {{coord|50|41|N|00|01|W}}{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1334 |name=Clan Macmillan}}
SS Clan Macmillanalign="Center"|1918align="right"|6,6081924 wrecked in Bay of Bengal, with no loss of life
SS Clan Macnabalign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,2661903 sold to Furness Withy, renamed St. John City
SS Clan Macnabalign="Center"|1904align="right"|4,6751918 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|U-1132}} off Land's End at {{coord|50|20|N|05|55|W}}, with the loss of 22 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1335 |name=Clan Macnab}}
SS Clan Macnabalign="Center"|1920align="right"|6,1141941 sank after collision near Cape Verde Islands
MV Clan Macnabalign="Center"|1961align="right"|9,4281980 sold to Panama, renamed New Eagle
SS Clan Macnairalign="Center"|1921align="right"|6,0941952 scrapped
MV Clan Macnairalign="Center"|1962align="right"|9,4011980 sold to Singapore, renamed Lichiang
SS Clan Macnaughtonalign="Center"|1911align="right"|4,9851915 disappeared at sea in Atlantic while serving as Armed Merchant Cruiser - presumed mined, with the loss of 281 lives
SS Clan Macnaughtonalign="Center"|1921align="right"|6,1101 August 1942 the unescorted vessel was torpedoed and sunk E of Trinidad by {{GS|U-155|1941|2}}, with the loss of 5 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1986.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macnaughton |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macneilalign="Center"|1891align="right"|2,4211902 sold to Ellerman Lines, renamed Belgravian
SS Clan Macneilalign="Center"|1903align="right"|3,9391918 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UC-342}} off Alexandria at {{coord|31|21|N|29|47|E}}{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1336 |name=Clan Macneil}}
{{SS|Clan Macneil|1921|6}}align="Center"|1921align="right"|6,1111952 scrapped
SS Clan Macpheealign="Center"|1911align="right"|5,17716 August 1940 torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic by {{GS|U-30|1936|2}}, with the loss of 67 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/466.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macphee |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macphersonalign="Center"|1883align="right"|3,9891905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Hanna
SS Clan Macphersonalign="Center"|1905align="right"|4,7791918 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UC-272}} off North Africa at {{coord|37|47|N|09|05|E}}, with the loss of 20 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1337 |name=Clan Macpherson}}
SS Clan Macphersonalign="Center"|1929align="right"|6,9401 May 1943 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-5152}} off Freetown, with the loss of 4 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2896.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macpherson |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macquarriealign="Center"|1913align="right"|5,06013 June 1942 sunk by {{ship|Italian submarine|Leonardo da Vinci|1939|2}} at {{coord|05|30|N|23|30|W}} west of Freetown
SS Clan Macquarriealign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,131ex-Ocean Wayfarer

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macquarrie

1953 scrapped after going aground in a storm on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland at the village of Borve. 66 crew were rescued by villagers

SS Clan Macqueenalign="Center"|1942align="right"|7,131ex-Ocean Vesper

1948 purchased from MOWT, renamed Clan Macqueen

1954 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Herminius

1958 sold to Panama, renamed Ekberg

SS Clan Macraealign="Center"|1892align="right"|2,510ex-Shatt el Arab

1894 taken over with Persian Gulf Steamship Company, renamed Clan Macrae

1900 sold to Chadwick Steamship Company, renamed Carmelite

SS Clan Macraealign="Center"|1911align="right"|5,0581921 transferred to Scottish Shire Line, renamed Banffshire

1932 transferred to Houston Line

29 September 1943 torpedoed and sunk off Maldives by {{GS|U-532

2}}. Only 1 crew member was killed{{cite web|url=http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/3090.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Banffshire |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Macraealign="Center"|1942align="right"|9,209ex-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

SS Clan Mactaggartalign="Center"|1920align="right"|7,6031935 transferred to Scottish Shire Line

16 November 1942 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-92|1942|2}} NW of Gibraltar, with the loss of 3 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2435.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Mactaggart |work=uboat.net}}

SS Clan Mactaggartalign="Center"|1949align="right"|8,0351971 scrapped
SS Clan Mactavishalign="Center"|1912align="right"|5,8161916 shelled and sunk by German raider {{SMS|Möwe|1914|6}} off Madeira, with the loss of 18 lives
SS Clan Mactavishalign="Center"|1920align="right"|7,6198 October 1942 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-159|1941|2}} in Indian Ocean, with the loss of 61 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2249.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Mactavish |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan MacTavishalign="Center"|1949align="right"|8,0351971 scrapped
SS Clan Macveyalign="Center"|1918align="right"|5,8301918 torpedoed and sunk in English Channel on maiden voyage by {{SMU|UB-572}}{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1338 |name=Clan Macvey}}
SS Clan MacVicar1918align="right"|5,8151936 sold to Counties Ship Management, London, renamed Dover Hill

On 9 June 1944 during the Normandy landings she was scuttled off Sword Beach as a Corncob block ship for a Gooseberry Harbour.

{{SS|Clan Macwhirter|1918|6}}align="Center"|1918align="right"|7,062ex-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

27 August 1942 torpedoed and sunk by {{GS|U-156|1941|2}} N of Madeira ({{coord|35|45|N|18|45|W}}), with the loss of 10 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/2094.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Macwhirter |work=uboat.net}}

SS Clan Macwilliamalign="Center"|1918align="right"|7,2341927 burnt out at Vavau, Friendly Islands
SS Clan Malcolmalign="Center"|1916align="right"|5,99426 September 1935 She struck Tregwin Rocks in thick fog and was wrecked near Lizard Point
MV Clan Malcolmalign="Center"|1957align="right"|7,6861979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinity Fair
SS Clan Mathesonalign="Center"|1883align="right"|3,9171905 sold to M. Jebson, Hamburg, renamed Mariechen
{{SS|Clan Matheson|1905|6}}align="Center"|1905align="right"|4,77514 September 1914 captured and sunk by German raider Emden in the Bay of Bengal
SS Clan Mathesonalign="Center"|1917align="right"|5,9601918 sank after collision in mid Atlantic
{{SS|Clan Matheson|1919|6}}align="Center"|1919align="right"|5,6131948 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 Transport

Scuttled on 27 July 1955 as part of Operation Sandcastle

MV Clan Mathesonalign="Center"|1957align="right"|7,5851978 scrapped
SS Clan Menziesalign="Center"|1896align="right"|2,6691925 sold to A. Ardito, Genoa, renamed Nostra Signora di Coronata
SS Clan Menziesalign="Center"|1938align="right"|7,55627 July 1940 torpedoed and sunk off Ireland by {{GS|U-99|1940|2}} with the loss of 6 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/439.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Menzies |work=uboat.net}}
MV Clan Menziesalign="Center"|1958align="right"|8,0001979 sold to Panama, renamed Trinity Splendour
SS Clan Monroealign="Center"|1881align="right"|2,1971897 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, renamed Cedardene
SS Clan Monroealign="Center"|1897align="right"|4,8531905 wrecked near Cape Town
SS Clan Monroealign="Center"|1918align="right"|5,9191940 she struck mine off Harwich whilst acting as auxiliary transport. She was taken in tow and beached in Hollesley Bay. She was declared a total loss, with the loss of 13 lives
SS Clan Morrisonalign="Center"|1918align="right"|5,93124 February 1940 She struck a mine en route from Southampton to Blyth, Northumberland and sank in the North Sea
SS Clan Murdochalign="Center"|1919align="right"|5,9301948 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halesius

1952 sold to Panama, renamed Jan Kiki

SS Clan Murdochalign="Center"|1946align="right"|7,375Completed as Hesperia for Houston Line

1960 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Murdoch

1962 sold to Turkey, renamed Mustafa

SS Clan Murrayalign="Center"|1881align="right"|2,108ex-Muriel

1882 purchased from W. Ritchie, Aberdeen, renamed Clan Murray

1897 sold to Dene Steamship Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, renamed Olivedene

SS Clan Murrayalign="Center"|1897align="right"|4,8351917 torpedoed and sunk by {{SMU|UC-552}} off Fastnet ({{coord|50|57|N|10|21|W}}), with the loss of 64 lives{{Cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1339 |name=Clan Murray}}
SS Clan Murrayalign="Center"|1918align="right"|5,9261949 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halizones

1952 scrapped

SS Clan Murrayalign="Center"|1946align="right"|7,301Completed as Hesperides for Houston Line

1960 transferred to Clan Line, renamed Clan Murray

1960 scrapped

SS Clan Ogilviealign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,425Wrecked off Corsica, 7 January 1888.{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Maritime Casualties |date=9 January 1888 |issue=32277 |page=7 |column=D }}
SS Clan Ogilvyalign="Center"|1896align="right"|2,6411913 sold to Japan, renamed Taiyo Maru
SS Clan Ogilvyalign="Center"|1914align="right"|5,8021938 transferred to Houston Line

30 June 1940 As part of Convoy SL-36, she was attacked and damaged by {{GS|U-65|1940|2}}. She was repaired and returned to service in October 1940

21 March 1941 torpedoed and sunk NW of Dakar by {{GS|U-105|1940|2}} at {{coord|20|04|N|25|45|W}}, with the loss of 36 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/832.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Ogilvy |work=uboat.net}}

MV Clan Ramsayalign="Center"|1965align="right"|10,5421977 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Winchester Castle
SS Clan Ranaldalign="Center"|1878align="right"|2,0481899 sold to Ranald Steamship Co, Glasgow, renamed Ranald
{{SS|Clan Ranald|1900|6}}align="Center"|1900align="right"|3,5961909 capsized and sank off the SE coast of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
SS Clan Ranaldalign="Center"|1917align="right"|5,5031943 transferred to Houston Line

1947 sold to Malta, renamed Valletta City

MV Clan Ranaldalign="Center"|1964align="right"|10,5411976 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Dover Castle
SS Clan Robertsonalign="Center"|1897align="right"|4,8261922 sold to Japan, renamed Kyosei Maru
SS Clan Robertsonalign="Center"|1919align="right"|7,976ex-Otaki

1934 purchased from New Zealand Shipping Company, renamed Clan Robertson

1938 sold to Stanhope Shipping Co, London, renamed Stanfleet

Later sold to Blue Star Line and became Pacific Star

SS Clan Robertsonalign="Center"|1954align="right"|7,8781959 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

MV Clan Robertsonalign="Center"|1965align="right"|10,5411976 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Balmoral Castle
1982 renamed Balmoral Universal
1982 sold and renamed Psara Reefer

19 Jun 1984 scrapped{{cite web |url= http://clydeships.co.uk/view.php?year_built=&builder=&ref=8526&vessel=CLAN+ROBERTSON |title=Clan Robertson |work=Scottish Built Ships |publisher=Caledonian Maritime Research Trust }}

SS Clan Rossalign="Center"|1894align="right"|2,6041914 sold to Adelaide Steamship Company, renamed Cantara
SS Clan Rossalign="Center"|1914align="right"|5,8971918 torpedoed and damaged in an attack by {{SMU|UB-482}} {{convert|28|nmi|km}} E of Cape Camerat, France{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1340 |name=Clan Ross}}

1938 transferred to Houston Line

2 April 1942 torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine I-6 {{convert|300|nmi|km}} SW of Bombay, with the loss of 11 lives. She was en route from Liverpool to Cochin

SS Clan Rossalign="Center"|1956align="right"|7,6981960 transferred to Houston Line

1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Scientist

1962 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Kinnaird Castle

MV Clan Rossalign="Center"|1966align="right"|10,5421976 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Kinpurnie Castle
SS Clan Shawalign="Center"|1896align="right"|3,442ex-Imperialist

1896 purchased from Angier Bros, London, renamed Clan Shaw

1898 sold to F & W. Ritson, Sunderland, renamed Vine Branch

SS Clan Shawalign="Center"|1902align="right"|3,9431917 mined by {{SMU|UC-292}}. She was beached and declared a total loss {{convert|8|nmi|km}} NE of St.Andrews, near Dundee, with the loss of 2 lives{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1341 |name=Clan Shaw}}
SS Clan Shawalign="Center"|1950align="right"|8,1011960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Steenbok

1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Seafarer

1966 wrecked Cape Town

SS Clan Sinclairalign="Center"|1882align="right"|2,9611905 sold to Bombay & Persia SN Co., renamed Rahmani
SS Clan Sinclairalign="Center"|1907align="right"|5,2151933 scrapped
SS Clan Sinclairalign="Center"|1950align="right"|8,3861960 transferred to Springbok Line, renamed Bosbok

1961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Statesman

1966 renamed S.A.Statesman

1972 scrapped

SS Clan Skenealign="Center"|1918align="right"|5,2571920 transferred to Houston Line, renamed Halocrates

1923 reverted to Clan Skene

10 May 1940 torpedoed and sunk in Atlantic by {{GS|U-333

2}}, with the loss of 9 lives{{cite web |url= http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1623.html |last=Helgason |first=Guðmundur |title=Clan Skene |work=uboat.net}}
SS Clan Stewartalign="Center"|1954align="right"|8,1631961 transferred to Safmarine, renamed South African Sculptor

1962 transferred to Union-Castle Line, renamed Kinpurnie Castle

SS Clan Stuartalign="Center"|1879align="right"|2,1151900 sold to India, renamed Rander Reunion
SS Clan Stuart'align="Center"|1900align="right"|3,59421 November 1914 She ran aground and was wrecked after her anchors dragged in a SE storm at Simons Bay, South Africa on Government Transport work. All crew survived, but the ship was a total loss.
SS Clan Stuartalign="Center"|1916align="right"|5,7551940 sank after collision off Start Point
SS Clan Sutherlandalign="Center"|1896align="right"|2,82017 April 1917 She was torpedoed and damaged by {{SMU|UC-662}} {{convert|18|nmi|km}} SE of Start Point{{cite Uboat.net |type=1ship |id=1342 |name=Clan Sutherland}}

1921 sold to Japan, renamed Shinshu Maru

SS Clan Sutherlandalign="Center"|1950align="right"|8,4361971 sold to China National Machinery Import & Export Corp, China and arrived 10 November 1971 at Hsinkang for scrapping
SS Clan Urquhartalign="Center"|1899align="right"|5,8551929 sold to Retzlaff, Rostock, renamed Generaldirektor Sonnenschein
SS Clan Urquhartalign="Center"|1911align="right"|9,564formerly {{SS|Argyllshire2}}

1917 taken with Scottish Shire Line; 1930 sold to Federal Steam;

1933 bought by Clan Line, renamed Clan Urquhart

1936 scrapped

SS Clan Urquhartalign="Center"|1943align="right"|9,7261960 transferred to Houston Line

1966 scrapped

Legacy

File:35028 Banbury.jpg

It was one of the shipping companies commemorated by the Merchant Navy class 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.

House flags

House flag of Cayzer Irvine and Co Ltd, Glasgow and London (Clan Line).svg|House flag until the 1910s.{{cite web | url=https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-1006 | title=House flag, Clan Line | Royal Museums Greenwich }}

House flag of the Clan Line.svg|House flag used from 1910s to the end of the company's existence.

Commodore's Flag of Clan Line.svg|Commodore's flag used to distinguish the Flagship.

House flag of Clan Sutherland.png|Flag of Clan Sutherland (1951), preserved in Royal Museums Greenwich.

Clan Line company used on its ships a general flag with a red lion on a white rhombus on a red background and second flag with a rhombus and lion on tartan belonging to the clan after which the ship was named. Tartan flags were used until the mid-1960s and were flown at the bow.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-572107|title=House flag, 'Clan Sutherland' | Royal Museums Greenwich|website=www.rmg.co.uk}}

See also

References

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Sources

  • {{cite web |last=Bax |first=John |url=http://www.merchantnavyofficers.com/clanline2.html |title=Clan Line |work=Merchant Navy Officers |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-date=3 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503211334/http://merchantnavyofficers.com/clanline2.html |url-status=dead }}
  • {{cite web |url= http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/clan.shtml |last1=Swiggum |first1=Susan |last2=Kohli |first2=Marjorie |title=C.W. Cayzer & Company / Cayzer, Irvine & Company / Clan Line of Steamers Limited / Clan Line |work=TheShipsList |date=6 March 2007}}
  • {{cite web |url= https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/195.html |title=House flag, Clan Line Steamers Ltd |publisher=National Maritime Museum}}
  • {{cite web |url= http://iancoombe.tripod.com/id5.html |last=Coombe |first=Ian |title=Clan Line |work=Merchant Navy Nostalgia}}

External links

{{Commons category|Clan Line}}

  • {{cite web |url= http://oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Clan%20Line%20History.html |title=Clan Line (Est. 1877) |work=The Ocean Liner Virtual Museum |publisher=The AJN Transport Britain Collection |year=2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928051333/http://oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Clan%20Line%20History.html |archive-date=28 September 2010 }}
  • [http://www.caledonia.com Caledonia Investments] – company homepage
  • {{cite web |url= http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/facultyandresearch/JPM_FBH06_Caledonia_final%281%29.pdf |last1=Nicholson |first1=Nigel |last2=Björnberg |first2=Åsa |year=2006 |title=The Family Business Honours Award for Public-Private Partnership: Caledonia Investments plc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528132213/http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/facultyandresearch/JPM_FBH06_Caledonia_final%281%29.pdf |archive-date=28 May 2010 }} – JP Morgan & London Business School case study
  • {{cite web |url= https://www.cayzer.com/business/shipping/cayzer-irvine-and-clan-line/ |title=Cayzer, Irvine and Clan Line |work=Cayzer Family Archive}}

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