Glenview Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Glenview Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 37.4 N,87 15.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.623333
  • Longitude: -87.253333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLENVIEW
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 109.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2681
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck GLENVIEW is located at coordinates 18 37.4 N, 87 15.2 W in the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Honduras. This underwater obstruction is recorded as a constructive total loss. Survey history confirms the wreck position with radar conspicuity noted at a depth of 15 meters. Historical maritime survey data indicates the wreckage has been verified on multiple occasions, including reports from 1964, 1971, and 1977. Mariners are advised that the site remains an underwater hazard in this region.

Surveying Details

H1851/64 3.6.64 ST PA IN 183724N, 871512W. REPORTED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (US NM 2068/64 & LL). - NM 1078/64. H4992/54 1.12.71 REPORTED RADAR CONSPIC AT 15M. (MV MONTREAL CITY, HN 10/71). NCA. 1.4.77 POSN CONFIRMED. (K D RICHARDSON, LTR). NCA. H4494/72 13.6.77 POSN CONFIRMED. (MARIA ELISA, HN DTD 16.5.77). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THEO. NAVIERA, INC. PASSAGE PUERTO BARRIOS FOR TAMPICO, MEXICO. STRANDED ON LARGE ROCKS ON THE CHINCHORRO BANK OFF YUCATAN. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GLENVIEW wreck located?

The GLENVIEW wreck is located at coordinates 18 37.4 N,87 15.2 W.

When did the GLENVIEW sink?

The GLENVIEW sank on Jan 24, 1964.

When was the wreck of the GLENVIEW discovered?

The wreck of the GLENVIEW was discovered in 1964.

What country did the GLENVIEW belong to?

The GLENVIEW belonged to LR.

What cargo was the GLENVIEW carrying?

The GLENVIEW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GLENVIEW?

The GLENVIEW had a tonnage of 2681 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLENVIEW?

The GLENVIEW is classified as a steam ship.

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