Glenartney (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glenartney (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.852 N,0 25.449 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.647533
  • Longitude: 0.424150
Wreck Depth 20.37 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 140
Tonnage 5201
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H4959/73 15.4.75 WK LOCATED 22.10.74 IN 503814N, 002528E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR LENGTH 250FT. (HMS BEAGLE, H525 1.1.75, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 21.6MTRS [11FMS 5FT]. - NM 1531/75. H4959/73 20.5.76 POSN 503814N, 002528E QUOTED ON HMS BEAGLE'S H525 IN ERROR. HIFIX COORDS GIVE 503849N, 002532E. THIS AGREES WELL WITH THAT SHOWN ON FAIR SHEET. (W.O.). AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS [12FMS] IN 503849N, 002532E [OGB]. - NM 1080/76. H4121/76 28.7.76 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.1MTRS. (SOISS, SIG DTD 14.6.76). AMEND TO SW 19.1MTRS [10FMS 2FT]. - NM 1547/76. H4121/76 5.8.76 EXAM'D 26.5.76. HMS BEAGLE'S HIFIX POSN CONFIRMED AS 503849N, 002533E [OGB]. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.1, FOUL AT 20MTRS. LIES 125/305DEGS, LENGTH 120MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). NFA. H2979/74 24.11.76 LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER. LIES E/W, WITH STERN TO W, VERY DISPERSED AND ON STBD SIDE. HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS STANDING 25FT HIGH. ONLY ONE HOLD AND BOILERS RECOGNISABLE. (E GILES, SUBSERVS, 13.11.76). NCA. HH100/351/05 24.4.92 LOCATED IN 503836N, 002540E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5038.852N, 0025.449E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30.4MTRS. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 10MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 20.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 4 MILES S OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV WHILST ON PASSAGE BANGKOK TO LONDON AND LIVERPOOL. (WW1SL & LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1911 BY C CONNELL & CO., GLASGOW AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CALEDONIA SS CO. LTD., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-34. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.852 N,0 25.449 E.

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

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.852 N,0 25.449 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY)?

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

When did the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5201 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENARTNEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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