Iron steamship · 1878–1917 · Shetland, United Kingdom
Captain Joseph Mitchell commanded the Glenisla with a crew of twenty-three men. On 24th November 1917, while en route from Newcastle to Slemmestad, Norway, the Glenisla carried a full cargo of coal. Her journey was interrupted, and she anchored near Kirkabister Light. During this time, she collided with the British steamship Glenelg, which had been damaged by a mine and was under tow for repairs.
The collision fatally damaged the Glenisla, but fortunately, her crew escaped safely in the ship's boats. Today, the wreck of the Glenisla lies in the North Sea, off the Shetland region. She rests upright on a sandy seabed, with her boilers, engine, and a large spare propeller visible. A steel mast and deck gun are also present on the seabed, marking the site of her final resting place.
6 of 7 facts above are cited in Sources below.
Built 1878 by W B Thompson Ltd; 39 years in service. Lost 1917, collision.
A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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| Water temp | 8.1° | 7.3° | 7.1° | 7.5° | 8.8° | 10.6° | 12.3° | 12.8° | 12.2° | 11.3° | 10.3° | 9° |
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A further 3 fields were derived from the wreck’s recorded position rather than taken from a source.
GLENISLA is a iron steamship wreck located off Shetland, United Kingdom at a depth of 46 metres. The vessel was lost due to collision in 1917. The wreck is diveable.
GLENISLA lies at 31 to 46 metres depth, North Sea, Shetland.
GLENISLA sank after a collision on 1917, off Shetland, United Kingdom.
As reported, diving the GLENISLA is rated technical and is requires technical diving qualifications including decompression procedures. Minimum certification: Confirm with a local operator. A reference and a starting point, not a dive plan. Plan any dive with a local professional who knows the site and the conditions on the day.
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