Glen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.987 N,3 34.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.033117
  • Longitude: -3.567950
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.6 m
Width 5.5 m
Shadow Height 0.52
Tonnage 471
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2024

Surveying Details

H1255/41 28.4.41 NDW LIES 268DEGS, 14.3C FROM EASTERN EXTREMITY OF CROMBIE PIER. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 945/41. H1255/41 12.8.41 POSN AMENDED [POSN NOT QUOTED]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H4009/45 16.8.45 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 3FMS [5.5MTRS]. (KHM ROSYTH HN 31/45) - NM 2480/45. 17.5.62 WK 3FMS 3FT SHOWN IN 560200N 033404W [OGB] ON FORTH CONSERVANCY BOARD SURVEY [K2576] DTD 1960. NE 114C. 7.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 6.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 737. 9.11.06 EUT POSN: 5601.995N, 0334.149W. NE 737. RSDRA2022000305948 8.12.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2018-2022 (FORTH PORTS LIMITED SURVEY, BDC H525.2 (LITE)). NFA. RSDRA2024000168869 15.8.24 NEW POSN: 5601.9870N, 0334.0770W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 20.55MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 0.52MTRS. NFS.(FORTH PORTS LTD SURVEY, BDC H525.5 (LITE)). AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1935, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME BY ROYAL NAVY. THOUGHT TO HAVE HIT A MINE BETWEEN GRANGEMOUTH & CROMBIE. ON PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH TO ROSYTH. (OFF SCOTLAND & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

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FAQ

Where is the GLEN wreck located?

The GLEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.987 N,3 34.077 W.

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

The GLEN lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 56 1.987 N,3 34.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN?

The seabed around the GLEN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the GLEN sink?

The GLEN sank on Nov 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GLEN discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GLEN belong to?

The GLEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLEN carrying?

The GLEN was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN?

The GLEN had a tonnage of 471 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN?

The GLEN is classified as a steam ship.

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