City Of Glasgow (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of glasgow (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 16.789 N,5 39.19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.279817
  • Longitude: -5.653167
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 100
Shadow Height 17
Tonnage 6544
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2012

Surveying Details

H0109/45 15.1.45 H0109/45 15.1.45 L 100FT, H 54FT. (WESTERN APPROACHES, AUBD 319/135). SUNK 21 MILES E 1/4 N OF TUSKAR ROCK. (DODS). H3058/53 18.5.33 H3058/53 18.5.33 INS AS NDWPA IN 521700N, 053800W. NC 1410. H3058/53 25.5.66 H3058/53 25.5.66 NDW FOUND IN PA 521639N, 053906W. (HMS ULSTER). 9.11.77 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NC 1787. H1950/76 11.11.80 H1950/76 11.11.80 EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 521646N, 053908W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78.5 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. DCS3 HT 17MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. APPROX LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO. AMEND WK 78MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5216.789N, 0539.190W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES LTD. FIVE BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 481 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR MONTREAL. HAD BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE GOVERNMENT IN 1914 AS A BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TROOPSHIP. TORPEDOED BY UB-118. 12 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

PROBABLY IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 16.789 N,5 39.19 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 16.789 N,5 39.19 W.

How deep is the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 52 16.789 N,5 39.19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) sink?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast,water.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY)?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6544 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY)?

The CITY OF GLASGOW (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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