Glencarron (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glencarron (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 12.377 N,4 52.578 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.206283
  • Longitude: -4.876300
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5117
Tonnage Type gross
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 other
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

25.2.18 SUNK IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (DOCKET M9977). 1918 SUNK IN MID CHANNEL. PART OF EAST-BOUND CONVOY. (AP REPORT, FALMOUTH). 9.3.18 SUNK 492300N, 043900W, OR 47M S BY E 0.5 E FROM LIZARD. (COMMODORE OF CONVOY). 'PHILADELPHIAN' REPORTED SUNK IN SIMILAR POSN: 491100N, 045100W APPROX. 14.4.78 WK 85.2MTRS IN 491226N, 045230W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1978). POSSIBLY THE 'GLENCARRON'. INS AS WK 46FMS. BR STD. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 8.1.88 FRENCH WK RECORDS SHOW 'GLENCARRON' AS WK USC PD 56MTRS IN 491300N, 044500W AND ALSO AS WK USC PD 57MTRS IN 492300N, 043900W [EUR]. 8.1.88 SHOWN AS WK 85MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2644. 28.6.99 WK 85.2MTRS IN 4912.437N, 0452.488W [EUR]. ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. HT OF WK 11MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS IN 4912.377N, 0452.578W [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).

General Comments

See Also: 22766 & 22906

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FAQ

Where is the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 12.377 N,4 52.578 W.

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

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 49 12.377 N,4 52.578 W.

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

The seabed around the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1918.

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

The wreck of the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5117 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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