Glencarron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glencarron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 12.94 N,4 45.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.215667
  • Longitude: -4.751500
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENCARRON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5117
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

H1271/80 13.6.80 NDW SHOWN IN 491300N, 044500W ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 8.1.88 WK USC PD 56MTRS SHOWN IN 491257N, 044503W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NAME GIVEN AS 'GLENCARRON'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NC 2644. 28.6.99 PREVIOUSLY AMENDED TO ABEY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 28.6.99 WK USC PD 56MTRS IN 4913.0N, 0445.0W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. LISTED AS 'GLENCARRON'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO LIVE. INS AS WK USC PD 56MTRS. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN IN 4912.940N, 0445.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-82. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA TO LONDON. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENCARRON wreck located?

The GLENCARRON wreck is located at coordinates 49 12.94 N,4 45.09 W.

How deep is the GLENCARRON and where exactly is it located?

The GLENCARRON lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 49 12.94 N,4 45.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENCARRON?

The seabed around the GLENCARRON lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the GLENCARRON sink?

The GLENCARRON sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENCARRON discovered?

The wreck of the GLENCARRON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENCARRON belong to?

The GLENCARRON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENCARRON carrying?

The GLENCARRON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GLENCARRON?

The GLENCARRON had a tonnage of 5117 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENCARRON?

The GLENCARRON is classified as a steam ship.

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