Glendalough Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Glendalough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.89 N,1 1.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.314833
  • Longitude: 1.018000
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENDALOUGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 868
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Glendalough is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of the United Kingdom in the North Sea at coordinates 54 18.89 N, 1 1.08 E. Historical records from Lloyds War Losses and HMS Sharpshooter trace its origins, while modern hydrographic surveys confirm it was dived by Scarborough SAC in 2003. Divers recovered the ship's bell marked Glendalough alongside artifacts, crockery, and brass among a scattered pile of metal plates and wreckage.

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 531624N, 010330E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H995/43 27.4.43 SUNK IN 531556N, 010350E. TO BE DISPERSED. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). INS AS DW WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE W. - NM 1097/43. H995/43 8.8.49 NOT FOUND. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). DELETED. - NM 1599/49. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). NCA. HH100/351/20 9.7.03 HAS BEEN DIVED BY SCARBOROUGH SAC. A MEMBER OF THE CLUB RECOVERED A BELL MARKED 'GLENDALOUGH' ON WHAT WAS SAID TO BE A PILE OF PLATES. (S OLD, EMAIL DTD 9.7.03). AMENDED LIVE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH100/351/20 14.8.03 BELL MARKED 'GLENDALOUGH' WAS RECOVERED IN 5418.890N, 0101.080E [WGD]. (S OLD/G FURSE, TELECON 14.8.03) FURTHER CONFIRMATION OF POSN. STATED TO BE ARTEFACTS, CROCKERY AND BRASS AMONG WRECKAGE. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 14.8.03) AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY LEWIS, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN KELLY COAL BOATS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SHOREHAM-BY-SEA FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. MINED. CREW OF 5 LOST. LATER DISPERSED. 15.8.03 VESSEL WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN LOST OFF CROMER, NORFOLK, BUT SHE MAY HAVE TRIED TO REACH THE TYNE AND SANK 40M OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (R YOUNG, E-MAIL DTD 15.8.03)

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FAQ

Where is the GLENDALOUGH wreck located?

The GLENDALOUGH wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.89 N,1 1.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENDALOUGH?

The seabed around the GLENDALOUGH lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the GLENDALOUGH sink?

The GLENDALOUGH sank on Mar 19, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GLENDALOUGH discovered?

The wreck of the GLENDALOUGH was discovered in 1943.

What country did the GLENDALOUGH belong to?

The GLENDALOUGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENDALOUGH carrying?

The GLENDALOUGH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDALOUGH?

The GLENDALOUGH had a tonnage of 868 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDALOUGH?

The GLENDALOUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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