Glenisla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glenisla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 7.899 N,1 8.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.131650
  • Longitude: -1.133933
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENISLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2004

Surveying Details

SANK 0.75M FROM KIRKABISTER LT, LERWICK. (DODS). H1310/88 29.6.88 LOCATED IN 600824N, 010748W. SITS UPRIGHT ON SANDY BOTTOM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAIRWAY IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. MASTS & SUPERSTRUCTURE HAVE ALL GONE. (M JOHNSON). INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH270/400/09 20.11.00 GLENISLA NOW LOCATED IN 6007.93N, 0107.92W [OGB] USING VISUAL BEARINGS AND E/S. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (LERWICK PORT AUTHORITY, LETTER DTD 9.11.00). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. - NM 4837/00. 18.2.04 WK LIES ON A FLAT SHINGLY SEABED. VESSEL IS SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT, A LARGE IRON PROPELLER LIES ON TOP OF WK. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III, PUBLISHED 1992). 18.2.04 EUT POSN: 6007.899N, 0108.036W. NE 3271. 18.3.09 LIES IN 45MTRS, INTACT ON SANDY SEABED. BOWS N. WOODEN DECKING LARGELY ROTTED AWAY AS IS THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. HIGHEST POINT IS ENGINE & BOILERS. STEEL MAST & GUN LIES ON SEABED ON PORT SIDE OF WK. PIECES OF WHITE PHOSPHORUS LIE AROUND THE STERN. MAIN PROPELLER, BELL, & PORTHOLES HAVE BEEN SALVAGED. SPARE IRON PROPELLOR REMAINS WITHIN THE WRECKAGE. (SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND, BAIRD)

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1878 BY W.B. THOMPSON, DUNDEE, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE & 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES MITCHELL & SONS. ON PASSAGE FROM TYNE FOR SLEMMESTAD. SANK 0.75M FROM KIRKABISTER LT, LERWICK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'GLENELG'. GLENISLA WAS AT ANCHOR AND GLENELG WAS UNDER TOW HAVING BEEN TORPEDOED. ALL 23 CREW RESCUED. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF N OF SCOTLAND, BAIRD).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENISLA wreck located?

The GLENISLA wreck is located at coordinates 60 7.899 N,1 8.036 W.

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

The GLENISLA lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 60 7.899 N,1 8.036 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENISLA?

The seabed around the GLENISLA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the GLENISLA sink?

The GLENISLA sank on Nov 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLENISLA discovered?

The wreck of the GLENISLA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GLENISLA belong to?

The GLENISLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENISLA carrying?

The GLENISLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLENISLA?

The GLENISLA had a tonnage of 1266 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENISLA?

The GLENISLA is classified as a steam ship.

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