Glenarm Head (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glenarm head (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 35.036 N,0 13.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.583933
  • Longitude: -0.221417
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 119
Sonar Width 21.8
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 104
Tonnage 3908
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,foodstuffs: solid,armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0174.0,,005.0,071
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 1918 WRECK IN 503400N, 001200W. (DOCKET M1767). SUNK 5 MILES S.W BY S FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL). H1965/76 4.12.80 WK EXAM'D 23.2.80 IN 503500N, 001311W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 109.2MTRS, BEAM 7.4MTRS, HT 13.6 MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. LYING 102/282DEGS IN AREA OF SANDWAVES, WITH LARGE SCOUR TO ENE & WSW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 21.1.14 IN 5035.036N, 0013.285W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.0 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 174MTRS TOWARDS 071 DEGS. LENGTH 119MTRS, WIDTH 21.8MTRS, HT 15MTRS (FROM BOTTOM OF SANDWAVE). LIES 104/284 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ON A SANDWAVE, PARTIALLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). UPRIGHT, BOWS E, BOW AREA COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY WORKMAN CLARKE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G HEYN & SONS LTD, (HEAD LINE). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BOULOGNE. TORPEDOED BY UB-30 AND SANK IN FIVE MINUTES. 2 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS ESE, BOWS COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.036 N,0 13.285 W.

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

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.036 N,0 13.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) was carrying solid fuel,foodstuffs: solid,armament.

What was the tonnage of the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3908 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.