Glow (Part Of) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glow (part of) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.133 N,0 22.811 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.385550
  • Longitude: -0.380183
Wreck Depth 40.3 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 66.7
Sonar Width 24.2
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1141
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 011.0,,000.2,124.0
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK 4M SE BY E FROM SOUTH CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. (WW1SL). HH100/351/06 16.3.93 WK LOCATED IN 542308N, 002242W [OGB] USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK USC 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 12.7.97 IN 542307.9N, 002248.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. POORLY DEFINED DECOMPOSED WK. STERN SECTION IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/22 6.9.04 THIS IS THE DECAYED BOW AND MIDSHIPS SECTION OF A FAIRLY LARGE MERCHANT SS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS '6 MILE BOW'. (A C JACKSON). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5423.133N, 0022.811W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 66.7MTRS, WIDTH 24.2MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 060/240. PARTIALLY INTACT, TWO CONSPICUOUS BOILERS. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 40MTRS
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. ON PASSAGE NEWCASTLE TO LONDON. (WW1SL) EX- MONKWOOD, BUILT 1900 BY J BLUMER & CO., SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J. DICKINSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. LTD. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21, WHICH BLEW OFF MOST OF THE STERN OF THE VESSEL. 1 OF 18 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

Partially intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 23.133 N,0 22.811 W
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FAQ

Where is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.133 N,0 22.811 W.

How deep is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.133 N,0 22.811 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1141 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)?

The GLOW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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