Glenarm Head (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glenarm head (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.619 N,0 11.426 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.643650
  • Longitude: -0.190433
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 46 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 90
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3908
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,004.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK 5 MILES SW BY S FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL). H1965/76 9.7.79 DCS3 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED WK, LOCATED IN 503835N, 001120W [OGB]. LYING N/S, LENGTH 100MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). WK LOCATED 24.6.75 IN 503838N, 001122W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). CHART AS WK 36MTRS IN HMS BULLDOG'S POSN. H1965/76 11.12.79 EXAM'D 17.10.79 IN 503836.7N, 001122.3W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.9 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, BEAM 22MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS. LARGE WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/79). NCA. H1965/76 27.11.80 EXAM'D 24.10.80 IN 503838N, 001121W [OGB]. REPD AS UPRIGHT, NO SIGN OF MASTS 4 HOLDS - 2 EITHER SIDE OF 'MIDSHIPS' SUPERSTRUCTURE. LYING WITH BOWS SW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). NCA. H1310/84/32 6.9.84 DIVED ON IN 1984. INTACT & UPRIGHT. ABT 90MTRS LONG. LYING WITH BOWS SW. 2 HOLDS FOR'D & AFT OF CENTRAL SUPERSTRUCTURE, WHICH HAS COLLAPSED. GUN MOUNT ON STERN, BUT NO GUN. BOXES OF LIVE READY-USE AMMUNITION BELOW MOUNTING. PART OF BINNACLE GIVING MAKERS NAME LIFTED. (T W BENNETTO, 4.9.84). NCA. H1310/86/10 3.4.86 EXAM'D JUN '85. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'NORTH EASTER'. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, WK NO 045). H1310/88/30 28.6.88 WK OF 'PORTHKERRY' [PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE THIS WK] HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY BELL IN 503746N, 001846W [SEE 20238]. THIS WK IS LARGE AND MUST HAVE BEEN ARMED. BRASS AMMUNITION ROUNDS HAVE BEEN FOUND, INCLUDING ONE WHICH HAD BEEN EXPENDED, MARKED '18 PDR. 1916'. GUN NOT FOUND. A DIVER WAS LOST WHEN DIVING THIS WK IN 1986 AND WAS NEVER FOUND. (P A VAN DER BOON).

Circumstances of loss

4.1.18 TORPEDOED AND SUNK 4.1.18 5M SW BY S FROM BRIGHTON LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO BOULOGNE. (WW1SL & LL WW1). 5.1.18 TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-30 ON 5.1.18. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.619 N,0 11.426 W.

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

The GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.619 N,0 11.426 W.

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

The seabed around the GLENARM HEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 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 1918.

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 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.

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