Glenarm Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenarm head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.036 N,0 12.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567267
  • Longitude: -0.201533
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENARM HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3908
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,foodstuffs: solid,armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 WRECK IN 503400N, 001200W. (DOCKET M1767). SUNK 5 MILES S.W BY S FROM BRIGHTON LTV. (WW1SL). H2537/28 18.8.28 H2537/28 18.8.28 NCA. 7.8.28 7.8.28 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503400N, 001200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F6841. 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 16.8.77 16.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 4.4.78 4.4.78 AMENDED TO USC PA 25.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1965/76 26.11.80 H1965/76 26.11.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING AN INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETE. BR STD. 25.4.14 25.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1980

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY WORKMAN CLARKE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G HEYN & SONS LTD, (HEAD LINE). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR BOULOGNE. TORPEDOED BY UB-30 AND SANK IN FIVE MINUTES. 2 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENARM HEAD wreck located?

The GLENARM HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.036 N,0 12.092 W.

How deep is the GLENARM HEAD and where exactly is it located?

The GLENARM HEAD lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.036 N,0 12.092 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENARM HEAD?

The seabed around the GLENARM HEAD lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the GLENARM HEAD sink?

The GLENARM HEAD sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENARM HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the GLENARM HEAD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENARM HEAD belong to?

The GLENARM HEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENARM HEAD carrying?

The GLENARM HEAD was carrying solid fuel,foodstuffs: solid,armament.

What was the tonnage of the GLENARM HEAD?

The GLENARM HEAD had a tonnage of 3908 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENARM HEAD?

The GLENARM HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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