Glen Tilt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glen tilt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.082 N,2 4.807 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.568033
  • Longitude: 2.080117
Wreck Depth 25.26 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 98.9
Sonar Width 23.1
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 11
Tonnage 871
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 019.0,,001.5,065.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H04114/42 20.12.42 TORPEDOED, APPROX POSN 523418N 020505E. 009DEGS 4 BUOY 3.25M. (HMS VALESCA, 19.12.42). H04114/42 14.4.43 SWEPT CLEAR AT 55FT MLWS. E/S DEPTH 63FT. POSN DOUBTFUL. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 13.4.43). H3730/69 1.6.69 LOCATED IN 523408N, 020455E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77FT IN GEN DEPTH 105FT. SCOUR 108FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). INS AS WK 13FMS. BR STD. 5.4.72 AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS. NC 1543. 22.11.72 SHOWN IN 523356N, 020450E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954. [REC'D 7.11.72]. H4004/73 11.9.73 SWEPT CLEAR 22.3MTRS, FOUL 23.01 MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0 IN GEN DEPTH 32.0MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND TO SW 22.3MTRS. NC 1543. OR SW 12FMS 1FT. - NM ACTION. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 3.7.94 IN 523404.7N, 020455.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.0, FOUL 23.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEG. IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 16.3.17 EXAM'D 16.3.17: WRECK IN 5234.082N, 0204.807E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 98.9MTRS, WIDTH 23.1MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 011/191 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 19.0MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 065 DEGS. WK LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND DW 25MRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.082 N,2 4.807 E.

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

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.082 N,2 4.807 E.

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

The seabed around the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1940.

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

The wreck of the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY)?

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 871 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY)?

The GLEN TILT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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