Glen Farg (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Glen farg (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 49.081 N,1 34.643 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 58.818017
- Longitude: -1.577383
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| Wreck Depth |
99 m
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| Water Depth |
108 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
70 |
| Sonar Width |
13 |
| Shadow Height |
8.3 |
| Orientation |
82 |
| Tonnage |
876 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 4, 1939
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| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.4, |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 24, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Shipwreck Details: Glen Farg possibly. Located in the North Sea off the northeast coast of Scotland at coordinates 58 49.081 N, 1 34.643 W. This World War II era shipwreck sank originally near 585200N, 013100W before being surveyed in its revised position using DGPS. The intact and upright wreck lies on an orientation of 082/262 degrees with bows facing east. Structural dimensions include a length of 70 meters, a width of 13 meters, and a height of 8.3 meters, sitting in a general water depth of 108.5 meters with a least multibeam depth of 99.35 meters, featuring a scour 1.4 meters deep around the hull.
Surveying Details
SANK IN 585200N, 013100W. (WW2SL). INS AS WK USC PA 90MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 EXAM'D 4.8.08 IN 5849.0815N, 0134.6429W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 99.35 IN GEN DEPTH 108.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LIMITED DETAIL DUE TO DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). AMEND WK 99MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE TRONDHEIM FOR METHIL AND GRANGEMOUTH. SUNK BY SUBMARINE TORPEDO AND GUNFIRE. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 49.081 N,1 34.643 W
Glen Farg (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Glen Farg (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.081 N,1 34.643 W.
How deep is the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 99 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.081 N,1 34.643 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 108 meters deep.
When did the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) sink?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 4, 1939.
When was the wreck of the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.
What country did the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.
What was the tonnage of the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY)?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 876 tons.
What type of wreck is the GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY)?
The GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS E