Glenmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.201 N,2 4.981 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.586683
  • Longitude: -2.083017
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENMORE
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1922
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2085/22 7.4.22 GLENMORE SANK ON KIMMERIDGE LEDGE NEAR ST ALBANS HEAD, CLOSE TO WK OF TREVEAL. GLENMORE LIES INSIDE HIGHEST PART OF TREVEAL WHICH IS VISIBLE 10-12FT ABOVE HW. TREVEAL LIES ON KIMMERIDGE LEDGE, BEARING 291DEGS, 1.05M FROM ST ALBANS HEAD CG SIGNAL STATION. (TRINITY HOUSE, 5.4.22). INS AS DW IN 503510N, 020454W. BR STD. H1287/74/278 10.10.74 WRECKS LIE IN 25-40FT OF WATER, WELL BROKEN UP OVER A LARGE AREA. NOTHING OF THE WRECKS IS VISIBLE ABOVE THE WATER AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. ONLY EVIDENCE OF THE TREVEAL IS THE ANCHOR, BOILERS AND IRON PROPELLER. THE WRECKS HAVE BEEN WELL PICKED. FEW CONDENSER TUBES AND ODD PIECES OF METALS LYING ABOUT SEABED. ONLY PART OF THE GLENMORE IS THE BOILERS ABOUT 50FT NE OF TREVEAL'S BOILERS, WHICH ARE THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WRECKAGE, STANDING ABOUT 20FT HIGH ON SEABED. POSITION ON CHARTS IS ACCURATE. (R D SOUTHERN ESQ, KINGSTON BSAC LTR SEPT '74). NCA. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WEYMOUTH FOR SALVAGE AND RETURN. WAS SWEPT ONTO WK OF TREVEAL, FROM WHICH SHE WAS SLAVAGING QUANTITIES OF JUTE. STUCK FAST ON THE WK, BEGAN TO LEAK AND SANK. (SIBI & TRINITY HOUSE).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP OVER A LARGE AREA See Also: 18663

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.201 N,2 4.981 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLENMORE wreck located?

The GLENMORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.201 N,2 4.981 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENMORE?

The seabed around the GLENMORE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GLENMORE sink?

The GLENMORE sank on Mar 24, 1922.

When was the wreck of the GLENMORE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENMORE was discovered in 1922.

What country did the GLENMORE belong to?

The GLENMORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLENMORE?

The GLENMORE had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENMORE?

The GLENMORE is classified as a tug.

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