St Glen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St glen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 24.987 N,1 38.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.416450
  • Longitude: -1.635050
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GLEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4647
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain,animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.8.73 SUNK IN 572500N, 013800W OR 15 MILES E OF ABERDEEN. (LLWW2). INS AS NDWPA IN 572500N, 013800W. NE 1409. 10.6.74 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. NC 213. HH091/155/01 15.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-CITY OF SWANSEA, EX-KATUNA. BUILT IN 1907 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARRY SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 478NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSARIL & BUENOS AIRES FOR HULL. CARGO 4900 TONS WHEAT, 984 TONS SALTED HIDES, 1339 TONS CORNED BEEF & 221 TONS GENERAL. BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ST GLEN wreck located?

The ST GLEN wreck is located at coordinates 57 24.987 N,1 38.103 W.

How deep is the ST GLEN and where exactly is it located?

The ST GLEN lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 57 24.987 N,1 38.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST GLEN?

The seabed around the ST GLEN lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the ST GLEN sink?

The ST GLEN sank on Sep 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST GLEN discovered?

The wreck of the ST GLEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST GLEN belong to?

The ST GLEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST GLEN carrying?

The ST GLEN was carrying general and mixed goods,grain,animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ST GLEN?

The ST GLEN had a tonnage of 4647 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST GLEN?

The ST GLEN is classified as a steam ship.

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