Glendinning Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glendinning Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.286 N,0 14.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.554767
  • Longitude: -0.238200
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENDINNING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1927
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2000

Surveying Details

7.7.44 CONTACT MADE 238DEGS, 21 MILES FROM BEACHY HEAD, LATER FOUND TO BE A WK OR OTHER OBSTN PROTRUDING 30FT FROM SEABED. THOUGHT TO BE 'GLENDINNING'. (HMS FERNIE, 7.7.44). H02772/44 7.7.44 POSN APPROX 20M WSW OF BEACHY HEAD AND ABOUT 105M S OF BRIGHTON WHICH ACCORDS WITH POSN OF HMS CAMPBELL'S ATTACK. (DSNE NO 1767, 7.7.44). H02772/44 9.7.44 POSN REPD AS 503436N, 001012W. PLANKS SURFACED AND WK MARKED BY BUOYS. (HMS CAMPBELL, 9.7.44). H02772/44 7.7.44 WK IN 503315N, 001412W REPD BY CO HMS FERNIE 7.7.44. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 1.11.44). 7.8.53 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503315N, 001412W. F6841. 24.8.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 2450. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. 4.4.78 AMENDED TO USC PA 35.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1965/76 26.11.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 25.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 953 WHILE ON PASSAGE NORMANDY [ARROMANCHES] TO LONDON. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

See Also: 19938

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FAQ

Where is the GLENDINNING wreck located?

The GLENDINNING wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.286 N,0 14.292 W.

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

The GLENDINNING lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.286 N,0 14.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENDINNING?

The seabed around the GLENDINNING lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the GLENDINNING sink?

The GLENDINNING sank on Jul 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the GLENDINNING discovered?

The wreck of the GLENDINNING was discovered in 1944.

What country did the GLENDINNING belong to?

The GLENDINNING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDINNING?

The GLENDINNING had a tonnage of 1927 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDINNING?

The GLENDINNING is classified as a steam ship.

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