Glencarron (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glencarron (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 22.94 N,4 39.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.382333
  • Longitude: -4.651500
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5117
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.2.18 25.2.18 SUNK IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (DOCKET M9977). 1918 SUNK MID CHANNEL IN EAST BOUND CONVOY. (AP REPORT FALMOUTH). 9.3.18 9.3.18 SUNK IN 492300N, 043900W OR 47M S BY E 0.5 E FROM THE LIZARD. (COMMODORE OF CONVOY, DOCKET M07381). H1271/80 13.6.80 H1271/80 13.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 492300N, 043900W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680D [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 25.11.86 25.11.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 57.0MTRS ON FRENCH 6930 [1985 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. AMEND TO WK USC PD 57.0MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 11.11.05 HH091/059/01 11.11.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-82. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

See Also: 22755 & 22906

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FAQ

Where is the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.94 N,4 39.09 W.

How deep is the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 22.94 N,4 39.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5117 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY)?

The GLENCARRON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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