Glenhead Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glenhead Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.196 N,5 31.176 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.453267
  • Longitude: -5.519600
Wreck Depth 30.61 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENHEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Width 5.3 m
Draught 1.9
Sonar Length 22.6
Sonar Width 7.2
Shadow Height 3.47
Orientation 196
Tonnage 53
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1890
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1935/79 3.3.81 EXAM'D 9.10.80 IN 552711N, 053105W [OGB] USING BY TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.3 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING INTACT ON HEADING 020/200DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS. NOT SWEPT DUE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OTTERARD ROCK. (HMS HERALD HI 6B/80). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. 30.1.96 WK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND & SIBI) 19.1.04 LIES IN 5527.233N, 0531.216W [UND] USING GPS. UPRIGHT & INTACT WITH ONLY WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING. BOWS SW ON GENTLY SLOPING SHINGLE SEABED. DAMAGE TO HULL IN BOW AREA WHERE VESSEL STRUCK SEABED. LARGE CENTRAL HOLD STILL FULL OF COAL, ENGINE ROOM TO REAR WITH SMALL FORECASTLE CABIN FOR CREW. DRAWING OF SHIP AND LOCATION DIAGRAM. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS). SEP 2010/000129147 9.8.10 LOCATED 11.09 IN 5527.20N, 0531.18W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.09MTRS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1284). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000344798 5.1.22 EXAM�D 12.9.20; IN 5527.196N, 0531.176W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 22.6MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HT 3.47MTRS. ORIENTATION 196/016 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1680, H535-3970). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1887 OF IRON BY SCOTT & SON OF BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN P TURNBULL, GLASGOW. A STEAM PUFFER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR CAMBELTOWN. FOUNDERED IN HEAVY SEAS. CREW OF FOUR ESCAPED IN THEIR BOAT AS THE SHIP SANK UNDER THEM. (B BAIRD & SIBI). CAPSIZED AFTER BEING SWAMPED BY A LARGE WAVE. CREW OF 3 TOOK TO BOAT & ROWED ASHORE. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 27.196 N,5 31.176 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLENHEAD wreck located?

The GLENHEAD wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.196 N,5 31.176 W.

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

The GLENHEAD lies at a depth of about 30.61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 27.196 N,5 31.176 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENHEAD?

The seabed around the GLENHEAD lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the GLENHEAD sink?

The GLENHEAD sank on Mar 24, 1890.

When was the wreck of the GLENHEAD discovered?

The wreck of the GLENHEAD was discovered in 1980.

What country did the GLENHEAD belong to?

The GLENHEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENHEAD carrying?

The GLENHEAD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLENHEAD?

The GLENHEAD had a tonnage of 53 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENHEAD?

The GLENHEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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