Gwladmena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gwladmena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.17 N,1 8.67 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.136167
  • Longitude: -1.144500
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWLADMENA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH1310/88/32 29.6.88 HH1310/88/32 29.6.88 SITS UPRIGHT, IN 600824N, 010748W APPROX, ON SANDY BOTTOM. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 35MTRS. UPPERWORKS, MAST & PROPELLER HAVE BEEN REMOVED. HAS GUN ON STERN. BELL WITH NAME MAGGIE WARRINGTON HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (M JOHNSON) NCA, COVERED BY WK GLENISLA IN SAME POSN. 27.9.00 27.9.00 WK NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 30MTRS, AS GLENISLA LOCATED 4.3C S. POSN WILL BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER. (LERWICK PORT AUTHORITY/G DENSLOW TELECON 26.9.00). RETAIN AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. NE 3271. HH270/400/09 15.11.00 HH270/400/09 15.11.00 NOT LOCATED DURING CLOSE ES SEARCH. WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (LERWICK HARBOURMASTER, LTR DTD 9.11.00). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 4837/00. 8.10.07 8.10.07 POSN 6008.201N, 0108.637W. ALMOST INTACT & UPRIGHT, LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS IN 39MTRS, BOWS N. BRIDGE LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE TOGETHER WITH WINCH, HAWSER & GUN, WITH CARGO OF COAL STREWN ON SANDY SEABED. PORT ANCHOR LIES ON SEABED. PROPELLER SALVAGED, SHAFT EXPOSED. (SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND) 8.10.07 8.10.07 LOCATED & DIVED IN 6008.170N, 0108.670W [WGD]. BOILERS & BOW ARE HIGHEST POINTS, STANDING 5MTRS OFF SEABED, MUCH OF WRECK IS BURIED IN THE SAND. (K HEATH, TELECON 8.10.07) RE-INS AS WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5113/07.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARY HOUGH, EX-MAGGIE WARRINGTON. BUILT OF IRON IN 1876 BY R IRVINE & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136 HP BUILT BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON ON TEES, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOUE & ROLFE OF LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE FROM METHIL FOR LERWICK. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH DANISH SS FLORA. ALL CREW SAVED. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND, BAIRD)

General Comments

BOILERS & BOW HIGHEST POINT, MUCH OF WK BURIED IN SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 8.17 N,1 8.67 W
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FAQ

Where is the GWLADMENA wreck located?

The GWLADMENA wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.17 N,1 8.67 W.

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

The GWLADMENA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 60 8.17 N,1 8.67 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GWLADMENA?

The seabed around the GWLADMENA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the GWLADMENA sink?

The GWLADMENA sank on Jan 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GWLADMENA discovered?

The wreck of the GWLADMENA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GWLADMENA belong to?

The GWLADMENA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GWLADMENA carrying?

The GWLADMENA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GWLADMENA?

The GWLADMENA had a tonnage of 928 tons.

What type of wreck is the GWLADMENA?

The GWLADMENA is classified as a steam ship.

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