Glenorchy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glenorchy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.832 N,5 55.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.280533
  • Longitude: -5.933183
Wreck Depth 3.725 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 69
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,timber,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1869
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 11.3.11 LOCATED IN 5316.8332N, 0555.9917W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.73MTRS. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. (GSI DUBLIN BAY SURVEY 2011, POST SDC REPROCESSING). PROBABLE SEABED ROCK FEATURE. INS AS OBSTN 3.7MTRS. BR STD. 7.2.13 BURIED TO GUNHWALES ON THE STD SIDE WITH MUCH OF THE PORT SIDE VISIBLE. MACHINERY & THE IRON MAST REMAIN IN SITU. SOME OF THE IRON CARGO & LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE EVIDENT. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. LIES N/S WITH BOWS N. NAMED AS GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY). (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). AMEND WK 3.7MTRS. 10.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.88 IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 3.8MTRS. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 3.725MTRS IN 5316.832N, 0555.991W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, KRY10_01). AMEND TO DW 3.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OR IRON IN 1868 BY A MCMILLAN & SONS LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLAN & GOW (MCGREGOR & GOW), GLASGOW. PASSAGE GREENOCK FOR BOMBAY. DUE TO POOR WEATHER CALLED INTO ROCHESAY AND LAMLASH. GROUNDED ON KISH BANK IN GALE FORCE WINDS & POOR VISIBLIITY.

General Comments

WELL BURIED, STBD SIDE DOWN, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.832 N,5 55.991 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.832 N,5 55.991 W.

How deep is the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3.725 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.832 N,5 55.991 W.

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

The seabed around the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 1, 1869.

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

The wreck of the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2011.

What country did the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,timber,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1285 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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