Fireglow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fireglow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.582 N,1 5.123 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.309700
  • Longitude: 1.085383
Wreck Depth 15.88 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIREGLOW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 65.6
Sonar Width 22.4
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 179
Tonnage 1261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H04219/41 19.2.42 SUNK IN 531836N, 010500E. (HMS VERDUN, 8.12.41). INS AS DW(PA). - NM 401/42. H332/63; H4729/62 4.2.63 A/S CONTACT OBTAINED 1 CABLE E OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. H4729/62 23.7.63 EXAM'D IN 531833N, 010512E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 31, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. GOOD A/S CONTACT IN ONE OF THE MOST USED COLLIER ROUTES. (HMS ECHO, 16.6.63). AMEND TO WK SW 5FMS 1FT. - NM 1393/63. 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 9.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH100/350/01 23.2.90 DIVED ON IN 531835N, 010416E. POSN DERIVED USING DECCA. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FIREGLOW BY NAME ON BOW. LIES INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (P J LASSIE, 12.6.89). HH090/565/01 3.12.92 EXAM'D 3.10.92 IN 531833.4N, 010514.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.4, FOUL AT 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). - NM 45/93. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 14.8.93 IN 531833.6N, 010513.9E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 66MTRS, BREADTH 29MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 165/345 DEG WITH NEARBY DEBRIS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). RETAIN AS SW 15.4MTRS. NCA. SEP 2016/000091757 5.5.17 EXAM'D 14.7.16 IN 5318.582N, 0105.123E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 65.6MTRS, WIDTH 22.4MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 179/359 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY S P AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO, LONDON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 158HP. MACHINERY AFT BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. MINED. ONE MAN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the FIREGLOW wreck located?

The FIREGLOW wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.582 N,1 5.123 E.

How deep is the FIREGLOW and where exactly is it located?

The FIREGLOW lies at a depth of about 15.88 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.582 N,1 5.123 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIREGLOW?

The seabed around the FIREGLOW lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FIREGLOW sink?

The FIREGLOW sank on Dec 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FIREGLOW discovered?

The wreck of the FIREGLOW was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FIREGLOW belong to?

The FIREGLOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FIREGLOW carrying?

The FIREGLOW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FIREGLOW?

The FIREGLOW had a tonnage of 1261 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIREGLOW?

The FIREGLOW is classified as a steam ship.

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