Glanmire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glanmire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.217 N,2 8.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.920283
  • Longitude: -2.137600
Wreck Depth 22.96 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLANMIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 96
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 219
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1912
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H1310/81/24 22.9.81 LOCATED IN 555515N, 020810W. WELL BROKEN UP. HIGHEST POINT BEING THE BOILERS WHICH STAND SOME 6MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. GEN DEPTH AT 2HRS AFTER LWS ON 31.8.81 WAS 30MTRS. (W MURNEY). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD.. 12.1.99 LIES 300MTRS OUT FROM ST ABB'S LTHO ON A FLAT SEABED AT 28MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'99). HH090/915/01 16.1.02 EXAM'D 24.6.01 IN 5555.228N, 0208.242W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 039/219 DEGS. BROKEN UP WK. NOT SWEPT DUE TO LARGE NUMBER OF FISHING BUOYS. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 10.4.20 IN 5555.217N, 0208.256W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 96MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 219/039 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT WITH BOW SECTION BURIED. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1888 BY W B THOMPSON & CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES RANKINE & SONS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR LEITH AND GRANGEMOUTH. GENERAL CARGO. RAN ASHORE 1/4 MILE SE OF ST ABB'S LT HO IN THICK FOG. BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOILERS HIGH POINT, FISHING BUOYS

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FAQ

Where is the GLANMIRE wreck located?

The GLANMIRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.217 N,2 8.256 W.

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

The GLANMIRE lies at a depth of about 22.96 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.217 N,2 8.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLANMIRE?

The seabed around the GLANMIRE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GLANMIRE sink?

The GLANMIRE sank on Jul 25, 1912.

When was the wreck of the GLANMIRE discovered?

The wreck of the GLANMIRE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GLANMIRE belong to?

The GLANMIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLANMIRE carrying?

The GLANMIRE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GLANMIRE?

The GLANMIRE had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLANMIRE?

The GLANMIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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