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
  • Latitude: 58.818017
  • Longitude: -1.577383
Wreck Depth 99 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN FARG (POSSIBLY)
Type 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
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 2 losses
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.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TRONDHEIM FOR METHIL AND GRANGEMOUTH. SUNK BY SUBMARINE TORPEDO AND GUNFIRE. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS E

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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.

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