Glen Shiel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glen shiel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.173 N,4 43.159 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.486217
  • Longitude: -4.719317
Wreck Depth 18.53 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN SHIEL
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Sonar Length 33.5
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 169
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1973
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Debris Field 48.0,,,093.0
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.7.73 ABOUT 2.5M WNW OF AYR IN 15FMS. (LLOYDS 213). 2.7.73 MILES SOUTH OF LADY ISLE, FIRTH OF CLYDE. (LLOYDS 213). H4695/71 13.7.73 POSN 552924N, 044320W OR 172DEG, 2.25M FROM LADY ISLE. MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FLG6S 215DEG 1C FROM WK. (PORT PATRICK CG, TLX DTD 29.7.73 NORTHERN LTHO BOARD 6.7.73). INS DW MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FLG6S 215DEG 1C FROM WK. - NM 1455/73. H4695/71 15.5.74 LT ON BUOY AMENDED TO INT QKFLG. (NORTHERN LTHO BOARD NM 7/74). - NM 1049/74. H4834/75 5.5.77 WK LOCATED 19.5.76 IN 552909.75N, 044304.72W [OGB] USING TELLUROMETER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELL & SMALL STONES. WK LIES N/S, APPROX 35MTRS LONG. BUOY IN 552908N, 044307W. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 61/76). - NM 1163/77. 30.6.77 REPD TO LIE ON ITS SIDE AND TO HAVE SUBSTANTIAL MASTS WHICH COULD TIP VERTICAL. AS SURVEYED DEPTH NO LONGER WARRANTS SPECIAL MARKING WK BUOY WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED. (NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE, LTR DTD 24.6.77). H4834/75 1.12.77 FOREMAST & DERRICK BLOWN CLEAR OF WRECK. MAINMAST IS FREE & LYING ALONG DECK OF WK HORIZONTALLY. HIGHEST POINT, STBD GUNWHALE, REPD 27FT ABOVE SEABED. ACCURACY OF MEASUREMENT NOT GUARANTEED. (SURVEY REPORT BY ELLIOT DIVING CO. LTD. IN NLB LTR DTD 14.11.77). NCA. H4834/75 12.7.78 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR 17.2MTRS, FOUL 17.5MTRS. BUOY TO BE REMOVED SEP'78. (KELVIN HUGHES WK SWEEPING REPORT FOR NLB & NLB NM 13/78). BR STD. H4834/75 18.10.78 DELETE LIGHT BUOY, - NM 2602/78. SEP 2020/000011409 27.2.20 EXAM�D 9.6.19 IN 5529.173N, 0443.159W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 33.50MTRS, WIDTH 9.80MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 169/349DEGS. WRECK LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS WITHIN 50MTRS RADIUS. DEBRIS LENGTH 48MTRS, TOWARDS 093DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1597). AMEND DW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE AYR TO GLASGOW WHEN SHE FOUNDERED 2.5M OFF AYR HR, CAUSE UNKNOWN.

General Comments

ON ITS PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.173 N,4 43.159 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLEN SHIEL wreck located?

The GLEN SHIEL wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.173 N,4 43.159 W.

How deep is the GLEN SHIEL and where exactly is it located?

The GLEN SHIEL lies at a depth of about 18.53 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.173 N,4 43.159 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN SHIEL?

The seabed around the GLEN SHIEL lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GLEN SHIEL sink?

The GLEN SHIEL sank on Jun 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the GLEN SHIEL discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN SHIEL was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GLEN SHIEL belong to?

The GLEN SHIEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLEN SHIEL carrying?

The GLEN SHIEL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN SHIEL?

The GLEN SHIEL had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN SHIEL?

The GLEN SHIEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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