Glen Tanar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glen tanar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.767 N,2 1.779 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.162783
  • Longitude: -2.029650
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN TANAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 5
Tonnage 817
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2012

Surveying Details

FIRST REPORTED LOST 1M NE FROM GIRDLENESS. (ABERDEEN). H2686/17 7.5.17 WK LIES 1.5M NE BY E FROM N PIER. (ABERDEEN). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1917). - FNM 273/17. H4087/26 24.6.26 NOW SHOWN AS DW (1917). H1727/59 7.4.59 EXAM'D IN 570944.5N, 020140W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 64 FT, FOUL 66FT. LEAST E/S 67FT IN 74FT. SCOUR 10FT DEEP. SEABED LEVEL SAND. (HMS SCOTT, 4.6.58). - NM 768/59. H4816/75 22.2.77 SCOTT'S 1958 POSITION CONFIRMED USING DECCA. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. RECOMMEND ACCEPT HMS SCOTT'SSWEPT DEPTH. SURVEYED JULY 1976. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 45/76). NCA. 24.8.00 [EUT] POSN: 5709.733N, 0201.763W. NE 1446. 17.4.12 LOCATED 9.2011 IN 5709.767N, 0201.779E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.7MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS WITH BOWS S. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1360). AMEND WK 19.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN COOK & SON LTD. ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 121NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR ABERDEEN. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-77. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the GLEN TANAR wreck located?

The GLEN TANAR wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.767 N,2 1.779 W.

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

The GLEN TANAR lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.767 N,2 1.779 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN TANAR?

The seabed around the GLEN TANAR lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GLEN TANAR sink?

The GLEN TANAR sank on May 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLEN TANAR discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN TANAR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GLEN TANAR belong to?

The GLEN TANAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLEN TANAR carrying?

The GLEN TANAR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN TANAR?

The GLEN TANAR had a tonnage of 817 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN TANAR?

The GLEN TANAR is classified as a steam ship.

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