Glen Loth Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Glen loth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 25.978 N,3 4.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.432967
  • Longitude: -3.068200
Wreck Depth 10.64 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN LOTH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 8.19
Sonar Width 3.81
Shadow Height 1.35
Orientation 74
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1994
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2023

Surveying Details

HH266/470/03 25.11.94 VESSEL AGROUND AND WORKING BADLY IN 582600N, 030400W [OGB]. (MRSC PENTLAND, FAX 23.11.94). HH266/470/03 25.11.94 CREW RESCUED, VESSEL HAS SINCE SLIPPED OFF ROCKS AND SUNK. (WICK HARBOURMASTER, TELECON 25.11.94). NCA YET. HH266/470/03 20.12.94 VESSEL BROKE UP IN RECENT BAD WEATHER. ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN. (WICK HARBOURMASTER, TELECON 20.12.94). INS AS FOUL PA. BR STD. 25.2.04 EUT POSN: 5825.978N, 0304.094W. NE 1462. RSDRA2022000131756 19.8.22 FOUL EXAM'D 10/12/21; LOCATED IN 5825.978N, 0304.092W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 8.2MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 074/254 DEGS. WRECK EMBEDDED INTO ROCKY SEABED, NOT INTACT AND POSSIBLY ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN. WRECK IS CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SURVEY AND HEAVILY DEGRADED. NFS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1153). AMEND FOUL 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND WHILE TRYING TO ENTER WICK HARBOUR. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW RESCUED. (MRSC PENTLAND)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 25.978 N,3 4.092 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLEN LOTH wreck located?

The GLEN LOTH wreck is located at coordinates 58 25.978 N,3 4.092 W.

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

The GLEN LOTH lies at a depth of about 10.64 meters and is located at coordinates 58 25.978 N,3 4.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN LOTH?

The seabed around the GLEN LOTH lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GLEN LOTH sink?

The GLEN LOTH sank on Nov 22, 1994.

When was the wreck of the GLEN LOTH discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN LOTH was discovered in 1994.

What country did the GLEN LOTH belong to?

The GLEN LOTH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GLEN LOTH?

The GLEN LOTH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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