Glenbervie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenbervie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.049 N,5 4.028 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.034150
  • Longitude: -5.067133
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENBERVIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 800
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1901
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1901
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.3.70 SHOWN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT LOWLAND POINT. EVENTUALLY WENT TO PIECES IN SHALLOWS NEARBY. A QUANTITY OF GALVANISED IRON SHEETING, PART OF HER CARGO, WAS USED TO BUILD SHEDS AND FISHING HUTS IN THE AREA AND MANY STILL STAND. SHE WAS THE LAST SAILING VESSEL TO BE WRECKED IN THIS AREA. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS [COVER PHOTOGRAPH]). POSN 500200N, 050400W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/18 4.3.02 WENT TO PIECES IN 5002.049N, 0504.028W [WGD]. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 2.3.02) NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1866 BY C. CONNELL & CO., GLASGOW, WENT ASHORE NEAR LOWLAND PT IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE THAMES TO ALGOA BAY, W AFRICA. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

WENT TO PIECES ON THE ROCKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.049 N,5 4.028 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLENBERVIE wreck located?

The GLENBERVIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.049 N,5 4.028 W.

When did the GLENBERVIE sink?

The GLENBERVIE sank on Dec 1, 1901.

When was the wreck of the GLENBERVIE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENBERVIE was discovered in 1901.

What country did the GLENBERVIE belong to?

The GLENBERVIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENBERVIE carrying?

The GLENBERVIE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GLENBERVIE?

The GLENBERVIE had a tonnage of 800 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENBERVIE?

The GLENBERVIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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