Where is the GLAUCUS wreck located?

The GLAUCUS wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.01 S,61 10.76 W.

When was the wreck of the GLAUCUS discovered?

The wreck of the GLAUCUS was discovered in 1884.

What was the tonnage of the GLAUCUS?

The GLAUCUS had a tonnage of 340 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLAUCUS?

The GLAUCUS is classified as a brigantine.

Glaucus Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Glaucus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 51.01 S,61 10.76 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -51.850167 Longitude: -61.179333
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	awash
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GLAUCUS
Type	brigantine
Flag	GB
Tonnage	340
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	1884
Original Source	other
Last Amended Date	Aug 5, 2014

Surveying Details

2.3.70 WRECKED ON GOVERNOR ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN 515100S, 611030W APPROX. 4.12.91 WRECKED ON GOVERNOR ISLAND, ALTHOUGH ONE SOURCE HAS HER BEING LOST ON QUAKER ISLAND TO NE OF BEAVER ISLAND. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL FOR VALPARAISO WITH 'VALUABLE INSURED CARGO'. WAS WRECKED ON GOVERNOR ISLAND. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.01 S,61 10.76 W

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