Hms Glatton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms glatton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.368 N,1 20.314 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.122800
  • Longitude: 1.338567
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GLATTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 5700
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details CHARTED AS STF IN 510720N, 012025E, WITH A FIXED RED LIGHT. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). BA 1698. H5475/25 17.8.25 CUTTING FROM 'THE TIMES' SHOWING SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. H7321/25 3.11.25 INFO ON SALVAGE OF HMS GLATTON. H7321/25 18.3.26 CUTTING FROM LLOYDS LIST RE SALVAGE WORK. H5678/34 29.9.34 AREA SHOWN ON SURVEY [E4236] TO BE CLEAR. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1698. HH091/093/01 12.5.05 NOT LOCATED. SEABED IS FINE SAND WITH ANCHORING AND DREDGING SCOURS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1093). NCA. RSDRA2025000218077 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (Dover Harbour Board SURVEY, DTD 19.03.25). NFA
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-BJOERGVIN. BUILT IN 1914 BY ARMSTRONG AS COASTAL DEFENCE VESSEL FOR NORWEGIAN NAVY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TAKEN OVER BY ADMIRALTY & COMPLETED AS A MONITOR WITH BEAM INCREASED BY 20FT. WHILE LYING IN DOVER HBR AWAITING DISPATCH TO BELGIUM, SHE WAS ROCKED BY A HUGE EXPLOSION, WHICH SHOOK THE WHOLE OF DOVER TOWN. SHE BURNED SO FURIOUSLY THAT SHE WAS IN DANGER OF IGNITING CARGO SHIPS LOADED WITH AMUNITION. THE ARMY WAS CALLED TO CLEAR THE THOUSANDS OF ONLOOKERS, & SHE WAS TORPEDOED TO SINK HER. SHE SANK & TURNED ON HER SIDE. 77 OFFICERS & MEN KILLED. LATER RAISED AND BROKEN UP. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GLATTON wreck located?

The HMS GLATTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.368 N,1 20.314 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GLATTON?

The seabed around the HMS GLATTON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS GLATTON sink?

The HMS GLATTON sank on Sep 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS GLATTON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GLATTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS GLATTON belong to?

The HMS GLATTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GLATTON?

The HMS GLATTON had a tonnage of 5700 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GLATTON?

The HMS GLATTON is classified as a steam ship.

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