Gleneuse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gleneuse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.758 N,3 34.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.395967
  • Longitude: -3.575117
Wreck Depth 10.5 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENEUSE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 31.6 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 11.7
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 11
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1918
Bottom Texture 7,5,4,17
Scour Dimensions ,,0.4,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck GLENEUSE is located near Nash Point, Swansea, in the Bristol Channel at coordinates 51 23.758 N, 3 34.507 W. This shipwreck is a moderately well-defined structure in one piece, measuring 11.7 meters in length, 10.2 meters in width, and 2.0 meters in height. The wreck is situated in a general depth of 12.43 meters, with a minimum depth of 10.50 meters.

Surveying Details

1.9.18 ASHORE 0.75M W OF NASH PT. TOTAL WK. POSN 512400N, 033430W APPROX. (SNO, SWANSEA). NCA. 9.10.55 NOT SHOWN ON RECENT SURVEYS. H3941/88 21.6.90 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 463). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000204444 20.3.18 EXAM'D 20.3.18 IN 5123.758, 0334.507W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.50 IN GEN DEPTH 12.43MTRS. SCOUR 0.40MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 11.7MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 011/191 DEGS. MODERATELY WELL DEFINED AND IN ONE PIECE. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 10.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN SCHOONER, BUILT 1898 BY LABOUREUR, PAIMPOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F MORVAN, PAIMPOL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS CRAONNE, WHILST ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR CARDIFF. 1 OF 7 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the GLENEUSE wreck located?

The GLENEUSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.758 N,3 34.507 W.

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

The GLENEUSE lies at a depth of about 10.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.758 N,3 34.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENEUSE?

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

When did the GLENEUSE sink?

The GLENEUSE sank on Aug 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENEUSE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENEUSE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GLENEUSE belong to?

The GLENEUSE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the GLENEUSE carrying?

The GLENEUSE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GLENEUSE?

The GLENEUSE had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENEUSE?

The GLENEUSE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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