Glynn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glynn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.926 N,1 55.653 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.582100
  • Longitude: 1.927550
Wreck Depth 20.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLYNN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1134
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Surveying Details

H03537/41 24.10.41 PFNM 2476/41. H03537/41 13.10.42 LOCATED IN 533454N, 015546E USING HSA. FOUL AT 25FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT BELOW MLWS. GEN DEPTH 73FT. SCOUR 5FT DEEP ON N SIDE. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 2.10.42). INS AS DW. - NM 2252/42. H03537/41 20.3.43 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 5FT. - NM 581/43. H03537/41 27.7.48 EXAM'D IN 523448N, 015532E USING HSA. OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69FT IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.7.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1662/48. H03537/41 27.8.51 EXAM'D 2.7.51 IN 523454N, 015545E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 51FT, FOUL 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 24FT. GEN DEPTH 75FT. SCOUR OF 7FT ON N SIDE AND OF 4FT ON S SIDE. LYING 060/240 DEGS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1951). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 523518N, 015610E USING DECCA. (KELVIN HUGHES, PIPE SURVEY K5733/3). 30.7.74 AMEND TO SW 15.2MTRS. NC 1543. H1942/80 3.9.82 EXAM'D 1.3.82 IN 523454N, 015545E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH 37.3MTRS, BEAM 9.1MTRS. ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED EXCEPT FOR EASTERN END. THERE IS A MAST ABOUT ONE THIRD OF THE LENGTH OF WK FROM E. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 EXAM'D 25.07.14 IN 5234.926N, 0155.653E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.96 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED WK. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). FULLY BROKEN. AMEND WK 20.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2020/000071153 27.3.20 WK LOCATED 2018; IN 5234.927N, 0155.657E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.74MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 90/270 DEGS. NFS. (GEOXYZ UK SURVEY FOR THE ANGLIAN OFFSHORE DREDGING ASSOCIATION). RETAIN WK 20.9MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SVINT '36, EX-FLAKS '34, EX-ENARE, EX-RINGFORD, EX-MARGIT SIEMERS, EX-GRAFF ADOLF. BUILT IN 1918 BY WILTON'S ENGINEERING & SLIPWAY CO LTD, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHAMROCK SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

FULLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GLYNN wreck located?

The GLYNN wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.926 N,1 55.653 E.

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

The GLYNN lies at a depth of about 20.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.926 N,1 55.653 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLYNN?

The seabed around the GLYNN lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GLYNN sink?

The GLYNN sank on Oct 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GLYNN discovered?

The wreck of the GLYNN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GLYNN belong to?

The GLYNN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLYNN carrying?

The GLYNN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GLYNN?

The GLYNN had a tonnage of 1134 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLYNN?

The GLYNN is classified as a steam ship.

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