Glenmore Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
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Glenmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 35.201 N,2 4.981 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.586683
- Longitude: -2.083017
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 22, 2009 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck GLENMORE is located off the coast of Dorset near St Albans Head, Kimmeridge Ledge, England, with coordinates 50 35.201 N, 2 4.981 W. Sinking near the wreck of the Treveal, the site lies in 25 to 40 feet of water. The remains are well broken up over a large area with nothing visible above the water at any state of the tide. The main structural descriptions of the wreckage include boilers standing about 20 feet high on the seabed, located near the remains of the Treveal.
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.
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).
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50 35.201 N,2 4.981 W
Glenmore on Wreck Map
Glenmore Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP OVER A LARGE AREA See Also: 18663