Glendun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Glendun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.317 N,4 20.389 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.271950
  • Longitude: -4.339817
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENDUN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/16 25.6.86 H1310/86/16 25.6.86 STRANDED WK OF GLENDUNN LIES IN 541627N, 042040W. (RAMSEY SAC, 29.5.86). NCA. 12.1.10 12.1.10 ABOVE POSN PLOTS ASHORE. POSN 5416.308N, 0420.317W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLARE ISLAND. BUILT IN 1915 BY SCOTT & COMPANY, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTRIM ORE COMPANY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85 NHP, SINGLS SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY AICHISION, BLAIR LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. STRANDED. CREW RECOVERED BY RAMSEY LIFEBOAT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENDUN wreck located?

The GLENDUN wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.317 N,4 20.389 W.

When did the GLENDUN sink?

The GLENDUN sank on Feb 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GLENDUN discovered?

The wreck of the GLENDUN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the GLENDUN belong to?

The GLENDUN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENDUN carrying?

The GLENDUN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLENDUN?

The GLENDUN had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENDUN?

The GLENDUN is classified as a steam ship.

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