Glendoon Wreck

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
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

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.

Circumstances of loss

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

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FAQ

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.

When did the GLENDOON sink?

The GLENDOON sank on Apr 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the GLENDOON discovered?

The wreck of the GLENDOON was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GLENDOON belong to?

The GLENDOON belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GLENDOON carrying?

The GLENDOON was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDOON?

The GLENDOON had a tonnage of 1917 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDOON?

The GLENDOON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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