Glow (Part Of) (Possibly) Wreck

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Glow (part of) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.244 N,0 22.793 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.387400
  • Longitude: -0.379883
Wreck Depth 38.5 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 8.3
Sonar Width 4.2
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 344
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details HH100/351/06 23.2.93 WK, KNOWN AS 6 MILE STERN, LOCATED IN 542314.5N, 002241.5W USING GPS. RADAR RANGES: 6.00M FROM N CHEEK, 2.60M FROM NEAREST LAND. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 6.9.04 LIES IN 5423.241N, 0022.808W [WGD]. THIS IS THE STERN SECTION ONLY OF A MERCHANT VESSEL. THE PROP SHAFT IS LYING ON THE SEABED AND RUNS OUT TO NOTHING. NO ENGINE OR BOILERS SEEN. NO GUN OR CARGO SEEN. KNOWN LOCALLY AS '6 MILE STERN'. (A C JACKSON, EMAIL DTD 2.9.04). AMEND POSN. BR STD
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. ON PASSAGE NEWCASTLE TO LONDON. (WW1SL). EX- MONKWOOD, BUILT 1900 BY J BLUMER & CO., SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J. DICKINSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. LTD. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21, WHICH BLEW OFF MOST OF THE STERN OF THE VESSEL. 1 OF 18 CREW LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.244 N,0 22.793 W.

How deep is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.244 N,0 22.793 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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