Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 23.925 N,3 37.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.398750
  • Longitude: -3.623283
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLORY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 19.1 m
Width 4.7 m
Orientation 175
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH232/500/03 17.9.99 ST IN 5023.49N, 0337.30W [OGB]. (I COLEBY, HN DTD 8.9.99). BR STD. 3.10.01 POSN INCORRECTLY QUOTED IN HN ABOVE. MARKED UP COPY OF CHART WHICH ACCOMPANIED HN SHOWS ST IN 5023.89N, 0337.30W [OGB]. WGD POSN: 5023.925N, 0337.372W. NE 2253. 25.1.08 SHOWN IN 5023.925N, 0337.397W [WGD], LIES 175/355DEGS WITH BOWS S, ON GOOGLE MAPS. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SANDERS AND GALMPTON. CONVERTED TO A HOUSEBOAT IN 1926. REGISTERED IN BRIXHAM (BM 16). FINALLY BROKE MOORINGS IN 1938 AND SUSTAINED HULL DAMAGE. SALVAGED AND PROPPED UP AND STILL REMAINS. (LOST SHIPS OF THE W COUNTRY).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, ONLY OUTLINE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.925 N,3 37.397 W
Glory on Wreck Map Glory Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the GLORY wreck located?

The GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.925 N,3 37.397 W.

When was the wreck of the GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the GLORY was discovered in 1999.

What country did the GLORY belong to?

The GLORY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GLORY?

The GLORY had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLORY?

The GLORY is classified as a trawler.