Glen Strathallan

Glen Strathallan is a shipwreck located off the coast of Plymouth, England. Originally built as a trawler, the vessel was later converted into a private yacht before being deliberately sunk to form an artificial reef.

History

The Glen Strathallan was built in 1940 by Cochrane & Sons of Selby, Yorkshire, for the Admiralty. It was initially used as a trawler during World War II. After the war, the ship was purchased by Robert Stratton-Porter, who converted it into a private yacht.

In 1950, Stratton-Porter donated the Glen Strathallan to the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), with the intention that it be sunk to form an artificial reef. The ship was scuttled in 1970 off the coast of Plymouth, and has since become a popular site for scuba diving.

Wreck

The wreck of the Glen Strathallan lies in approximately 15 meters of water. It is largely intact, although the wooden decks have rotted away, leaving only the steel hull. The site is home to a variety of marine life, including lobsters, crabs, and various species of fish.

Diving

The Glen Strathallan is a popular site for scuba diving due to its relatively shallow depth and the abundance of marine life. The wreck is also used for training purposes by the BSAC and other diving organizations.

See also

• List of shipwrecks of the United Kingdom
• Artificial reef
• Scuba diving in the United Kingdom