Glocliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Glocliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.112 N,3 17.353 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.451867
  • Longitude: -3.289217
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOCLIFFE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 115
Tonnage 2211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 9M ENE FROM BERRY HEAD. (WW1SL). H0113/45 25.3.45 POSSIBLE WK IN 502742N, 031700W. L 90FT, H 36FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). 21.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502742N, 031700W. L 90FT, H 30FT. (HMS WILD GOOSE, 21.1.45 & 15.2.45, AUBD 303/80). H2502/51 24.5.51 WK LOCATED IN 502702N, 031712W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FMS. STANDS 38FT HIGH. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). BR STD. H3971/52 8.10.52 EXAM'D IN 502703N, 031716W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14FMS, FOUL AT 15FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 91FT IN GEN DEPTH 21 TO 22FMS. SCOUR 5FT DEEP. SEABED HARD WITH FINE SAND COVERING. LENGTH 300FT. LIES NW/SE. SHOALEST PART TOWARDS THE W END STRONG A/S CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, 18.9.52). CHART AS WK 14FMS IN REVISED POSN. H3950/70 22.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS SW 25MTRS. NC 1613. 28.6.82 IDENTIFIED AS GLOCLIFFE BY LOCAL DIVERS. (M SKELSEY, CHART BRANCH). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502704N, 031713W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 16.11.84 EXAM'D 11.6.84 IN 502705N, 031717W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.5MTRS, FOUL AT 25.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 13MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS. LYING 122/302DEGS, APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE AND IN A REASONABLY WELL PRESERVED STATE. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/01 25.8.89 LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH GUN ON STERN. (A HILLGROVE, 19.7.89). NCA. 2.5.13 EXAM'D 17.1.13 IN 5027.112N, 0317.353E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 12MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE WITH TWO LARGE HOLES IN THE HULL. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS ESE. AMEND WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLOBE SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 214 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR SOUTHAMPTON. TORPEDOED BY UB 40. TWO MEN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, 1/3 IN SAND, INTACT, BOWS ESE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.112 N,3 17.353 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLOCLIFFE wreck located?

The GLOCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.112 N,3 17.353 W.

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

The GLOCLIFFE lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.112 N,3 17.353 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOCLIFFE?

The seabed around the GLOCLIFFE lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the GLOCLIFFE sink?

The GLOCLIFFE sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLOCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the GLOCLIFFE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GLOCLIFFE belong to?

The GLOCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLOCLIFFE carrying?

The GLOCLIFFE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLOCLIFFE?

The GLOCLIFFE had a tonnage of 2211 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOCLIFFE?

The GLOCLIFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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