Glendale Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Glendale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.527 N,5 25.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.092117
  • Longitude: -5.417950
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Surveying Details

HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 WK OF 'GLENDALE' DIVED IN 500529.5N, 052501W [OGB] USING GPS. VERY SCATTERED WRECKAGE, PLATES, SPARS ETC AROUND 'THE STONE' AND AMONGST SURROUNDING REEF. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). BA 77 IS STS. NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 11.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AREA OF ROCKS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY HAWTHORN & CO LTD, LEITH. WENT ASHORE DURING FOG ON 'THE STONE', 0.75M OFFSHORE AND 5M E OF PENZANCE. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY SCATTERED WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the GLENDALE wreck located?

The GLENDALE wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.527 N,5 25.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENDALE?

The seabed around the GLENDALE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GLENDALE sink?

The GLENDALE sank on Jul 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENDALE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENDALE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the GLENDALE belong to?

The GLENDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENDALE carrying?

The GLENDALE was carrying wine.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDALE?

The GLENDALE had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDALE?

The GLENDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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