Glen Strathallan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Glen strathallan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 18.952 N,4 7.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.315867
  • Longitude: -4.127783
Wreck Depth 9.16 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLEN STRATHALLAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 3.6
Tonnage 330
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1970
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6066/69 19.5.70 DW IN 501856N, 040734W [OGB], MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 200FT W. (TH PENZANCE). - NM 918/70. H4267/70 24.8.70 REPORT STATES THAT FUNNEL APPEARS TO HAVE GONE. HIGHEST POINTS NOW ARE THE BRIDGE & DAVITS WHICH, AFTER TIDAL REDUCTIONS, ARE 4-9FT BELOW SURFACE. THE WK APPEARS TO HAVE SWUNG AROUND NINETY DEGREES. (D.T.B CALKIN, 18.8.70). NCA. 12.10.70 WRECK IS NOW REPD TO BE LYING ON HER SIDE. NCA. H6066/69 22.3.71 WK IN 501857N, 040738W [OGB] USING HSA. TWO BOAT DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR 5.2MTRS [2FMS 5FT], FOUL 5.4MTRS [3FMS]. E/S 6.0MTRS [3FMS 2FT] IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS [7FMS 2FT]. SAND & MUD OVER RK. THE WK IS APPARENTLY ORIENTATED NNW/SSE, 208DEGS, 220MTRS FROM SHAGSTONE. SWEEP CARRIED OUT IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONS. (HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL, H525 9.10.70). - NM 453/71. H2248/70 16.5.72 WRECK BUOY MISSING & SHAGSTONE BN NON-EXISTENT. (THV PATRICIA HN). - NE 1613. H2248/70 9.6.72 WRECK BUOY NO LONGER IN PLACE. SHAGSTONE BN WILL BE REPLACED. (AQHM PLYMOUTH, 24.5.72). HH090/594/01 11.11.94 EXAM'D 22.7.94 IN 501855.3N, 040735.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. HEAVILY BROKEN UP AND IS NO LONGER THE SIGNIFICANT FEATURE IT ONCE WAS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS PINNACLES MORE SIGNIFICANT COVERED IN WEED AND RARELY DIVED AS IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). CHART AS WK 9.3MTRS IN 501855N, 040735.5W [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000023250 10.3.08 SHOWN AS WK 9.1MTRS IN 5018.951N, 0407.667W [WGD] ON PLYMOUTH SOUND TRAINING SURVEY REC'D 2008. BR STD. 24.5.12 LOCATED 2010 IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 4.39MTRS, WIDTH 1.86MTRS. LIES 133 DEGS. LOCATED BY DCS3 BUT NOT IDENTIFIED BY M/B. (HMS ROEBUCK HI 1296). NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5018.952N, 0407.667W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4MTRS. ORIENTATION 336/156 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED WK WITH VISIBLE BOILER. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-17651). RETAIN DW 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2022/000117522 12.7.22 EXAM�D BY BDC 21.3.2022; IN 5018.952N, 0407.667W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 4.2MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. SMALL FEATURE STANDING UPRIGHT ON SEABED. NFS. (Fleet HM Unit (MST), HI 1635, H525-17651). RETAIN DW 9.1MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2023

Circumstances of loss

DELIBERATELY SUNK TO PROVIDE TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR SUB-AQUA DIVERS. SCUTTLED BY PLYMOUTH OCEAN PRODUCTS LTD. (TH PENZANCE).

General Comments

HEAVILY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.952 N,4 7.667 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLEN STRATHALLAN wreck located?

The GLEN STRATHALLAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.952 N,4 7.667 W.

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

The GLEN STRATHALLAN lies at a depth of about 9.16 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.952 N,4 7.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLEN STRATHALLAN?

The seabed around the GLEN STRATHALLAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GLEN STRATHALLAN sink?

The GLEN STRATHALLAN sank on Apr 26, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GLEN STRATHALLAN discovered?

The wreck of the GLEN STRATHALLAN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GLEN STRATHALLAN belong to?

The GLEN STRATHALLAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLEN STRATHALLAN?

The GLEN STRATHALLAN had a tonnage of 330 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLEN STRATHALLAN?

The GLEN STRATHALLAN is classified as a trawler.