Glen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.004 N,1 6.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.750067
  • Longitude: -1.109950
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 4.9 m
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0016.0,,000.5,290
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1270/78 14.7.81 H1270/78 14.7.81 SANK 333DEGS[T], 6C FROM NO MAN'S LAND FORT, SPITHEAD. (SOLENT MRSC TELEX DTD 10.7.81). CONSIDERED NO HAZARD & NOT WORTH CHARTING. (SOLENT MRSC TELECON, 14.7.81). NCA. HH3847/86/2 30.5.90 HH3847/86/2 30.5.90 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AND E/S SEARCH ON 7.12.89. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). HH3847/86/2 30.7.90 HH3847/86/2 30.7.90 SMALL WK EXAM'D 13.5.90 IN 504457.9N, 010630.4W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. LIES 147/327DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). LENGTH 5MTRS FROM DCS3. INS AS WK 26.0MTRS. BR STD. 18.10.04 18.10.04 LOCATED IN 5045.006N, 0106.603W [WGD] DURING ROUTE SURVEY. (HMS PENZANCE, NOV 2003). NCA. 9.1.13 9.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5045.001N, 0106.586W. 9.1.13 SEP 2013/000004405 9.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.55MTRS. SLIGHT SCOUR TO WEST. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND WK 25.5MTRS. 18.10.13 18.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5045.004N, 0106.597W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 16MTRS TOWARDS 290 DEGS. LENGTH 4.7MTRS, WIDTH 2.1MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. ?INVERTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND LATER SANK. (SOLENT MRSC).

General Comments

FIRM, RECTANGULAR CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.004 N,1 6.597 W.

How deep is the GLEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.004 N,1 6.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GLEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 10, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GLEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GLEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GLEN (POSSIBLY)?

The GLEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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