Glenstrae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glenstrae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 48.363 N,6 51.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.806050
  • Longitude: -6.850667
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENSTRAE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4718
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 66M SW BY S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (BMVS). POSN: 484820N, 065100W. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 28.8.28 WK NOT CHARTED. 31.10.75 31.10.75 CHART AS WK USC PA 50FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. [STS FOR PA]. 30.1.78 30.1.78 SHOWN AS WK USC 91MTRS IN 484820N, 065100W ON NC 2649. H4226/85 4.1.89 H4226/85 4.1.89 FR WK RECORDS NO.14586034. (EPSHOM 10.6.88). 23.11.94 23.11.94 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS, LEGEND WKS WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED S ON FR 7311 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. [EXISTING STS FOR PA].
Last Amended Date May 11, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE HAIPHONG TO DUNKIRK. (LL WW1).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 48.363 N,6 51.04 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLENSTRAE wreck located?

The GLENSTRAE wreck is located at coordinates 48 48.363 N,6 51.04 W.

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

The GLENSTRAE lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 48.363 N,6 51.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLENSTRAE?

The seabed around the GLENSTRAE lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the GLENSTRAE sink?

The GLENSTRAE sank on Jul 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLENSTRAE discovered?

The wreck of the GLENSTRAE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GLENSTRAE belong to?

The GLENSTRAE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENSTRAE carrying?

The GLENSTRAE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GLENSTRAE?

The GLENSTRAE had a tonnage of 4718 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENSTRAE?

The GLENSTRAE is classified as a steam ship.