Glitrefjell

Steam Tanker (period Unassigned)-(1939)

Why this matters

The *Glitrefjell* was a steam tanker built in 1939; it was lost in Scottish waters, likely due to a collision or grounding, though no details of lives or cargo lost are recorded. Its significance lies in its contribution to maritime history and the study of early 20th-century tanker design.

Want to do View my places

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glitrefjell as Steam Tanker (period Unassigned)-(1939). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

No photo yet

Add the human story, a picture, a first-hand message or a missing place.

Earn 5 points after the picture is checked and accepted.

Add a picture Add its story Talk or ask a question Add a new place

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.

Conversation about this place

Questions and messages sit beneath the source record. They are checked before appearing.

No questions or messages yet.

Ask a question or join the conversation