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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 24, 2014 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 34.173 N,0 10.075 W
Glendinning (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Glendinning (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, ?BOWS NE, FWD HOLD & STERN BURIED