Baron Glamis (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Baron glamis (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 58.632 N,5 11.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.977200
  • Longitude: -5.188433
Wreck Depth 4.72 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 79.3
Sonar Width 18.6
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 34
Tonnage 2432
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H571/66 24.10.66 WK SHOWN IN 545832N, 051109W ON MARKED-UP CHART SUPPLIED BY MR JESSOP. H1282/76/50 19.2.76 'BARON GLAMIS' REPD IN 550008N, 050957W. (A NEWTON). H1288/75/397 6.9.76 WK LIES N/S, DOWN THE EBB STONE REEF. BOW SECTION IN APPROX 7MTRS OF WATER. HIGHEST POINT IS A LARGE WINCH STANDING ABOUT 1.5MTRS. TWO BOILERS & ENGINE WRECKAGE STAND ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH & THE STERN SECTION RISES ABOUT 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH OF APPROX 14MTRS. IRON PROPELLER REMAINS. TOTAL LENGTH OF WRECKAGE IS ABOUT 100MTRS. (P C MILLER, DTD 15.10.75). H1288/76 11.10.76 WK NOT FOUND IN QUOTED POSN, BUT SCATTERED WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA IN 15FT TO 20FT OF WATER, FOUND IN APPROX 545830N, 051100W. QUITE POSSIBLY THE REMAINS OF THE 'BARON GLAMIS'. (A R LAW, DTD 11.9.76). H1310/87/39 21.10.87 WK, ABOUT 300FT LONG, LOCATED IN 545841N, 051118W. ABOUT 300FT LONG. LIES NE/SW WITH WINCHES, 2 BOILERS (15FT DIAM.) & SINGLE PROPELLER. STERN SECTION STANDS ABOUT 6MTRS HIGH & IS ONLY 7MTRS BELOW SURFACE. BELIEVED TO BE 'BARON GLAMIS'. (G JONES, STRANRAER SAC, DTD 8.10.87). CHART AS DW. BR STD. 14.4.89 POSN GIVEN AS 545832N, 051109W, LYING APPROX 300 YDS OFFSHORE. (BSAC WK REGISTER). SEP 2017/000036782 03.07.17 EXAM'D BY BDC 28.06.17; IN 5458.633N, 0511.305W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. THE LARGE WRECK IS LARGELY DISINTEGRATED WITH TWO POSSIBLE BOILERS VISIBLE IN THE BATHYMETRY. NFS. (MMT, HI 1509). AMEND DW 2.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017000238186 06.10.17 EXAM'D BY BDC 23.08.17; IN 5458.632N, 0511.306W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 79.3MTRS, WIDTH 18.6MTRS, HT 4.78MTRS, ORIENTATION 034/214 DEGS. THE LARGE WRECK IS LARGELY DISINTEGRATED WITH A PROMINANT STERN/BOW TO THE NORTH AND TWO BOILERS ARE VISIBLE IN THE BATHYMETRY. (MMT, HI 1509B). AMEND DW 4.72MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1894 BY A. RODGER & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOGARTH SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE FROM THE CLYDE FOR BUENOS AIRES. RAN AGROUND & WRECKED AT CORSEWALL POINT, WIGTOWN. (DODS).

General Comments

NFS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 58.632 N,5 11.306 W
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FAQ

Where is the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 58.632 N,5 11.306 W.

How deep is the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 4.72 meters and is located at coordinates 54 58.632 N,5 11.306 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) sink?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 21, 1903.

When was the wreck of the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY)?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2432 tons.

What type of wreck is the BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY)?

The BARON GLAMIS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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