Glenisla (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glenisla (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.275 N,5 18.714 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.904583
  • Longitude: -5.311900
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENISLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1559
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1886
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3409/70 22.9.70 H3409/70 22.9.70 IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT THE WK OF THE GLENISLA LIES IN 515415N 051839W [NIMROD] & THAT THIS IS THE POSN OF THE NIMROD. (P/O.HODGES) H4919/77 29.12.77 H4919/77 29.12.77 CONSIDERED TO BE GLENISLA AS NIMROD NOW DEFINITELY IDENTIFIED IN 515436N, 051754W. (E. GILES) SEE 011803149/12112 H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY LOOKED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5154.275N, 0518.714W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY THE TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GLENLIVET & GLENISLA SS CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 160 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR SAVONA, ITALY. GROUNDED AT FULL SPEED AFTER MIS-IDENTIFICATION OF S BISHOP LIGHT. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.275 N,5 18.714 W.

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

The seabed around the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 28, 1886.

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

The wreck of the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENISLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1559 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENISLA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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