Glad Tidings Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glad tidings Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 2 N,5 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.033333
  • Longitude: -5.566667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLAD TIDINGS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 15
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN 540200N, 053400W, OR 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (M.28971/18, M.010671/18, M.29723/18, M.29487/18). CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] LATER AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1825A & 1825B. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 45. H2112/75 20.1.76 H2112/75 20.1.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. BR STD. H2057/82 16.4.84 H2057/82 16.4.84 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. DISPROVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128D). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ONE OF ELEVEN FISHING SMACKS, CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64 & SUNK BY BOMBS, 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (LLWW1).

General Comments

See Also: 5026

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FAQ

Where is the GLAD TIDINGS wreck located?

The GLAD TIDINGS wreck is located at coordinates 54 2 N,5 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLAD TIDINGS?

The seabed around the GLAD TIDINGS lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the GLAD TIDINGS sink?

The GLAD TIDINGS sank on May 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLAD TIDINGS discovered?

The wreck of the GLAD TIDINGS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLAD TIDINGS belong to?

The GLAD TIDINGS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLAD TIDINGS?

The GLAD TIDINGS had a tonnage of 15 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLAD TIDINGS?

The GLAD TIDINGS is classified as a fishing vessel.