Glamorgan Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glamorgan coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.785 N,5 42.559 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.129750
  • Longitude: -5.709317
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLAMORGAN COAST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 684
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1932
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2959/73 20.8.73 H2959/73 20.8.73 FOUND IN 500745N, 054230W [OGB] (ESTIMATED FROM 2.5INCH ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP). GULLEY IN ROCKS POINTING TO WRECK BOILER LYING IN ABOUT 20FT OF WATER, ENGINE LYING INSHORE. SOME SECTIONS OF HULL SEEN AND WHOLE AREA COVERED WITH SEA WHIP AND METAL MUCH SCATTERED. (MR GILES). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 12.12.10 USING M/B. NOT WITHIN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-CHANNEL TRADER. BUILT IN 1913 BY SMITHS DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 171 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR PENZANCE. DROVE ASHORE IN THICK FOG OFF CAPE CORNWALL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GLAMORGAN COAST wreck located?

The GLAMORGAN COAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.785 N,5 42.559 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLAMORGAN COAST?

The seabed around the GLAMORGAN COAST lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GLAMORGAN COAST sink?

The GLAMORGAN COAST sank on Sep 13, 1932.

When was the wreck of the GLAMORGAN COAST discovered?

The wreck of the GLAMORGAN COAST was discovered in 1932.

What country did the GLAMORGAN COAST belong to?

The GLAMORGAN COAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLAMORGAN COAST carrying?

The GLAMORGAN COAST was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GLAMORGAN COAST?

The GLAMORGAN COAST had a tonnage of 684 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLAMORGAN COAST?

The GLAMORGAN COAST is classified as a steam ship.

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