On this day (26th July) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Glenturret (1896-1918)

Glenturret SS was a British passenger and cargo vessel  built in 1896 by the London & Glasgow Eng & Iron Shipbuilding Co., Glasgow. At the time of her loss during WW1, Glenturret was owned by the Glen Line Ltd.

On 26 July 1918, the British steamer of 4,696 tonnes ran aground near the Cordemais, R.Loire when on voyage from Buenos Aires for Nantes with a cargo of grain.

Thankfully, no lives were lost.

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.

Photo credit: wrecksite.eu