Gleneden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gleneden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 18.956 N,4 0.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.315933
  • Longitude: -4.014883
Wreck Depth 1.21 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENEDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 33.69
Sonar Width 13.07
Shadow Height 1.74
Orientation 120
Tonnage 4772
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2451/47 18.4.47 ST IN 531903N, 040030W, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (TH NM 38/47). - NM 972/47. H2451/47 12.12.51 ST DRIES 2FT IN 531900N, 040046W, OR 079DEGS, 9.3C FROM TRWYN DU LT. G CAN BUOY REMOVED. (TH). - NM 2318/51. H1464/60 3.5.60 FOUL IN 531857N, 040053W [OGB]. (HMS SHACKLETON, R OF S 1959). BR STD. 27.3.04 EUT POSN: 5318.966N, 0400.957W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN]. SEP 2019/000245915 28.1.20 EXAM'D 20.03.19; WRECK LOCATED IN 5318.956N, 0400.893W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. LENGTH 33.7MTRS, WIDTH 13.1MTRS, HT 1.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1573). AMEND TO DW 1.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2020

General Comments

Degraded wreck, divided and scattered over approx. 90m.

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FAQ

Where is the GLENEDEN wreck located?

The GLENEDEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.956 N,4 0.893 W.

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

The GLENEDEN lies at a depth of about 1.21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.956 N,4 0.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENEDEN?

The seabed around the GLENEDEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GLENEDEN sink?

The GLENEDEN sank on Jan 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GLENEDEN discovered?

The wreck of the GLENEDEN was discovered in 1947.

What country did the GLENEDEN belong to?

The GLENEDEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENEDEN?

The GLENEDEN had a tonnage of 4772 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENEDEN?

The GLENEDEN is classified as a steam ship.