Where is the GLENDOON wreck located?

The GLENDOON wreck is located at coordinates 49 7 N,8 7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENDOON?

The seabed around the GLENDOON lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

The GLENDOON sank on Apr 16, 1916.

The wreck of the GLENDOON was discovered in 1975.

The GLENDOON was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

The GLENDOON had a tonnage of 1917 tons.

The GLENDOON is classified as a sailing vessel.

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Glendoon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	49 7 N,8 7 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 49.116667 Longitude: -8.116667
Water Depth	110 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GLENDOON
Type	sailing vessel
Flag	NO
Tonnage	1917
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 16, 1916
Original Detection Year	1975
Last Detection Year	1997
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	2.4.75 2.4.75 WK IN 490700N, 080700W MARKED BY SIX MOORING BUOYS LAID WITH 500YDS RADIUS BY SALVAGE VESSEL DROXFORD ON 31.3.73. LARGE EXPLOSIVE CHARGES MAY BE USED. (LLOYDS 212). NAVEAM ISSUED. 13.11.73 13.11.73 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (RISDON BEASELY UH, 12.11.73). 20.1.78 20.1.78 SALVAGED FOR CARGO ONLY, DEBRIS MUST REMAIN. (WO). 10.2.93 10.2.93 FOUL PA SHOWN IN 490700N, 080700W [EUR] ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/09 1.3.95 HH100/351/09 1.3.95 WK REPD TO BE THE 'GLENDOON'. (R V MARTIN, 27.2.95). 25.2.97 25.2.97 SHOWN AS FOUL PA ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. NE 2649.
Last Amended Date	Oct 20, 2000

SUNK BY SUBMARINE 60 MILES WSW OF BISHOPS ROCK WHILST EN-ROUTE IQUIQUE TO CALAIS. (LL WW1).

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