Glencona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glencona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.421 N,3 13.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.940350
  • Longitude: -3.218883
Wreck Depth 10.2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENCONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 155
Tonnage 282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1926
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1564/26 11.3.26 WK WITH MAST PROJECTING 6 FT ABOVE WATER IN POSN 535624N, 031314W. MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G, 15S IN POSN 082 DEGS 6.8 MILES FROM WYRE LTHO. (FISHGUARD & HOLYHEAD TELEGRAM DTD 11.3.26). INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) (1926) WIT BUOY. - NM 530/26. H1564/26 15.3.26 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (TRINITY HOUSE NM 16/26). H1564/26 9.6.26 WK IDENTIFIED FROM CHARRED TIMBER WASHED UP AT FLEETWOOD & MAST TOP AS COASTING STEAMER GLENCONA OF LIVERPOOL. (LL 5.6.26). H1564/26 4.9.26 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY DIVER AS GLENCONA, LYING UPRIGHT & INTACT, EXCEPT FOR BURNT MASTS & LIFEBOAT DECKS. (LL, 3.9.26). H7321/26 12.11.26 WK DISPERSED TO DEPTH 35FT [LWST] & BUOY REMOVED. (TH LTR DTD 12.11.26). AMEND WK 35FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1960/26. H2340/66 2.8.66 SEARCHED FOR BY SONAR & E/S. THOUGHT NOT TO CONSTITUTE A HAZARD. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 1.5.66). DELETE. - NM 1443/66. HH091/227/01 - SEP 2008/000084288 10.10.08 EXAM'D 18.6.07 IN 5356.421N, 0313.133W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.23 IN GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED, WELL BROKEN UP. APPEARS UPRIGHT WITH VISIBLE MAST, STANDING 2MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH, AND LOWER SECTIONS OF HULL. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227). INS AS WK 10.2MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY HEPPLE & CO LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILSON BROS BOBBIN CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR DUBLIN. VESSEL ABANDONED AFTER CATCHING FIRE N OF SKERRIES AT END OF FEBUARY & DRIFTED 60 MILES BEFORE SINKING IN MORECAMBE BAY. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, MAST 2MTRS HIGH

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FAQ

Where is the GLENCONA wreck located?

The GLENCONA wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.421 N,3 13.133 W.

How deep is the GLENCONA and where exactly is it located?

The GLENCONA lies at a depth of about 10.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 56.421 N,3 13.133 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENCONA?

The seabed around the GLENCONA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GLENCONA sink?

The GLENCONA sank on Mar 1, 1926.

When was the wreck of the GLENCONA discovered?

The wreck of the GLENCONA was discovered in 1926.

What country did the GLENCONA belong to?

The GLENCONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENCONA carrying?

The GLENCONA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLENCONA?

The GLENCONA had a tonnage of 282 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENCONA?

The GLENCONA is classified as a steam ship.

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