Glenart Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenart castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.03 N,4 54.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.117167
  • Longitude: -4.901083
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENART CASTLE
Type hospital ship
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6807
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 1999

Surveying Details

8.3.18 M07292 8.3.18 POSN 510700N, 045400W. (CAPT OF PATROLS, SWANSEA). 3.3.18 M07115 3.3.18 POSN 510700N, 045400W. (AP REPORT, MILFORD HAVEN). H657/20 28.1.20 H657/20 28.1.20 INS ON CHARTS. AMEND TO NDWPA. 6.10.72 6.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1178. 25.1.73 25.1.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1156. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS IN 510700N, 045400W. NC 1178. HH090/799/01 1.9.99 HH090/799/01 1.9.99 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-56 ON ROUTE FROM NEWPORT TO BREST.

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FAQ

Where is the GLENART CASTLE wreck located?

The GLENART CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.03 N,4 54.065 W.

How deep is the GLENART CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The GLENART CASTLE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.03 N,4 54.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENART CASTLE?

The seabed around the GLENART CASTLE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GLENART CASTLE sink?

The GLENART CASTLE sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENART CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENART CASTLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENART CASTLE belong to?

The GLENART CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENART CASTLE?

The GLENART CASTLE had a tonnage of 6807 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENART CASTLE?

The GLENART CASTLE is classified as a hospital ship.

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