Glenmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glenmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35 N,14 31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.583333
  • Longitude: -14.516667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENMOOR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4393
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543500N, 143100W. 11.8.87 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2700MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 200 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOOR LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 417NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ALEXANDRIA. TORPEDOED BY U-103. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENMOOR wreck located?

The GLENMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 35 N,14 31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENMOOR?

The seabed around the GLENMOOR lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the GLENMOOR sink?

The GLENMOOR sank on Nov 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GLENMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the GLENMOOR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GLENMOOR belong to?

The GLENMOOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENMOOR?

The GLENMOOR had a tonnage of 4393 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENMOOR?

The GLENMOOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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