Glendinning (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glendinning (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.173 N,0 10.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.569550
  • Longitude: -0.167917
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55.2
Sonar Width 19.3
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 29
Tonnage 1927
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03135/44 10.7.44 SONAR CONTACT 238DEGS, 21M FROM BEACHY HEAD. CLASSIFIED AS WK STANDING 30FT ABOVE SEABED. POSSIBLY 'GLENDINNING'. (HMS FERNIE, 7.7.44). H02772/44 13.7.44 REPD IN 503436N, 001012W. PLANKS SURFACED, MARKED BY BUOYS. ASSUMED TO BE 'GLENDINNING'. (HMS CAMPBELL, 9.7.44). H03135/44 4.11.44 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 503318N, 001400W BY HMS FERNIE. (PORTSMOUTH NAV ORDER 51, 1.11.44). 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503436N, 001012W. NC F6841. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. NC 1652. H1965/76 26.11.80 WK EXAM'D 23.2.80 IN 503408N, 001001W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.8 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 56.5MTRS, BEAM 20.7MTRS, HT 11.2MTRS. LYING 057/237DEGS, BOWS NE. CARGO VESSEL WITH 2 HOLDS. UPRIGHT, INTACT WITH SQUARE STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/10 1.4.86 EXAM'D 19.5.84. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, WK NO.099). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 21.1.14 IN 5034.173N, 0010.075W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.32 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55.2MTRS, WIDTH 19.3MTRS, HT 5.68MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP. BOW PROMINENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ?BOWS NE, FWD HOLD AND STERN AREA BURIED. RETAIN WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-SHEAF GARTH '21, EX-BRAMWELL '37. BUILT IN 1921. PASSAGE ARROMANCES, NORMADY FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U 953. 4 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, ?BOWS NE, FWD HOLD & STERN BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.173 N,0 10.075 W.

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

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.173 N,0 10.075 W.

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

The seabed around the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 5, 1944.

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

The wreck of the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1927 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDINNING (POSSIBLY)?

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

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