Glenboyne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenboyne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 2.952 N,1 21.731 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.049200
  • Longitude: 1.362183
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENBOYNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H221/19 6.1.19 SUNK IN APPROX 510255N, 012150E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. 12.12.22 AMENDED TO NDW PA. NE 1895. H02805/57 5.6.57 LOCATED BY ASDIC. (HMS GRENVILLE). H5824/60 2.3.60 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H5824/60 8.11.61 SEARCHED FOR BY A/S & E/S. NOTHING FOUND. CONSIDER DISPROVED. (HMS SCOTT, 14.4.61). H4199/78 22.8.78 NOT FOUND AFTER DCS3 AREA SEARCH NOR AFTER DISPROVING SEARCH. WK DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.1.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE.

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FAQ

Where is the GLENBOYNE wreck located?

The GLENBOYNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.952 N,1 21.731 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENBOYNE?

The seabed around the GLENBOYNE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the GLENBOYNE sink?

The GLENBOYNE sank on Jan 14, 1919.

When was the wreck of the GLENBOYNE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENBOYNE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the GLENBOYNE belong to?

The GLENBOYNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENBOYNE?

The GLENBOYNE had a tonnage of 224 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENBOYNE?

The GLENBOYNE is classified as a steam ship.