Glitra (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glitra (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 19.061 N,1 48.738 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.317683
  • Longitude: -1.812300
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLITRA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 91.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 93
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4977/16 11.9.16 H4977/16 11.9.16 WK 7FMS 0FT, SS GLITRA IN 602035N, 014930W. (REAR ADMIRAL AT SWARBUCKS MIN). - FNM 438/16. H3875/26 18.6.26 H3875/26 18.6.26 CHARTED CORRECTLY. 4.4.77 4.4.77 AMEND TO WK USC 22FMS [40MTRS]. GENERAL DEPTHS ARE 50MTRS PLUS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) BR STD. H2929/83 22.1.85 H2929/83 22.1.85 EXAM'D 18.8.84 IN 601906N, 014839W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.5 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH OVER 60MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP AND LARGELY COVERED BY SEDIMENT, LYING 045/225DEG. (NP 1008, HI 208). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1282/86/94 11.3.86 H1282/86/94 11.3.86 WK SHOWN W OF PAPA STOUR COULD BE NORWEGIAN STEAMER GLITRA OF SKEIN, SUNK UNDER TOW IN AUGUST 1916. (I NICOLSON, LTR DTD 4.3.86). HH100/351/15 23.8.00 HH100/351/15 23.8.00 DIVED IN 6019.139N, 0148.853W [WGD] USING GPS. WELL BROKEN UP. SINGLE BOILER AND ?DONKEY BOILER LOCATED. STERN NOT REACHED. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 60MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. POSSIBLY THE GLITERA. (R YOUNG, TELECON 22.8.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/247/01 25.6.09 HH091/247/01 25.6.09 EXAM'D 26.5.08 IN 6019.061N, 0148.738W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.14 IN GEN DEPTH 57.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 060/300 DEGS. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1247). RETAIN WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-BARON BELHAVEN. BUILT OF IRON IN 1887 BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H SVANCE, BERGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 211 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY DUNCAN, STEWART & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR SKEIN. (SIBI). LOST WHILST UNDER TOW. (I NICOLSON).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, PARTLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the GLITRA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 19.061 N,1 48.738 W.

How deep is the GLITRA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 60 19.061 N,1 48.738 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLITRA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GLITRA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the GLITRA (PROBABLY) sink?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the GLITRA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLITRA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the GLITRA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GLITRA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the GLITRA (PROBABLY)?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2250 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLITRA (PROBABLY)?

The GLITRA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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