Glenturret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Glenturret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 16.407 N,2 8.963 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.273450
  • Longitude: -2.149383
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENTURRET
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15 m
Draught 9
Tonnage 4696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1939
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H217/24 WK IN 471628N, 020910W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H579/35 7.5.39 WK IN 471628N, 020853W MARKED BY G CON LT BOUY [FL.G] ROCHE DE LA GROGNAIS. (PARIS NM 2/47, NM 15/792 & NM 16/840). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY LONDON & GLASGOW CO, WAS WRECKED AT CORDEMAIS, R LOIRE, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BUENOS AIRES TO NANTES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GLEN LINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENTURRET wreck located?

The GLENTURRET wreck is located at coordinates 47 16.407 N,2 8.963 W.

When did the GLENTURRET sink?

The GLENTURRET sank on Jun 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GLENTURRET discovered?

The wreck of the GLENTURRET was discovered in 1924.

What country did the GLENTURRET belong to?

The GLENTURRET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLENTURRET carrying?

The GLENTURRET was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GLENTURRET?

The GLENTURRET had a tonnage of 4696 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENTURRET?

The GLENTURRET is classified as a carrier.

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