City Of Glasgow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of glasgow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.529 N,3 9.076 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.358817
  • Longitude: -3.151267
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF GLASGOW
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H4557/79 2.10.79 SANK NEAR MACKENZIE BUOY. THV WINSTON CHURCHILL SEARCHED AREA USING SONAR. NO TRACE. (TH SWANSEA, TLX 1.10.79 & TELECON 2.10.79). H3942/88 23.1.90 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 464). HH090/859/01 19.10.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 859). RETAIN DEAD. NCA. HH090/911/01 24.1.00 TWO SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALIES LOCATED 60MTRS N AND 120MTRS SSE OF LISTED POSN. GEN DEPTH 22.3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 911). AMENDED LIVE. NCA. 17.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EITHER STRUCK DRIFTING TIMBER, OR LOST PROPELLER SHAFT. RAPIDLY FILLED AND SANK. WAS EX-RNLI BARNETT LIFEBOAT.

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF GLASGOW wreck located?

The CITY OF GLASGOW wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.529 N,3 9.076 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF GLASGOW?

The seabed around the CITY OF GLASGOW lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF GLASGOW sink?

The CITY OF GLASGOW sank on Sep 29, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF GLASGOW discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF GLASGOW was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CITY OF GLASGOW belong to?

The CITY OF GLASGOW belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF GLASGOW?

The CITY OF GLASGOW is classified as a sailing vessel.

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