Hms Dark Gladiator Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms dark gladiator Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.1 N,2 7.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.168333
  • Longitude: -2.123333
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DARK GLADIATOR
Type patrol boat
Flag GB
Length 20.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 7
Shadow Height 6.4
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 1999

Surveying Details

H1270/75 18.2.76 H1270/75 18.2.76 SUNK IN 501006N, 020712W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (QHM PORTLAND,13.1.76). INS AS USC 28FMS. BR STD. HH090/533/01 24.2.92 HH090/533/01 24.2.92 EXAM'D 27.11.92 IN 501006N, 020724W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. ONLY ONE E/S 'ON TOP' OBTAINED. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 7MTRS. RECOMMEND CHART AS WK 50MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

HULK OF HMS DARK GLADIATOR SUNK AS A TARGET BY GUNFIRE FROM HM SHIPS NAIAD AND AMAZON. (NAVY NEWS, FEB 1976).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 10.1 N,2 7.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DARK GLADIATOR wreck located?

The HMS DARK GLADIATOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.1 N,2 7.4 W.

How deep is the HMS DARK GLADIATOR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DARK GLADIATOR lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.1 N,2 7.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DARK GLADIATOR?

The seabed around the HMS DARK GLADIATOR lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS DARK GLADIATOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DARK GLADIATOR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HMS DARK GLADIATOR belong to?

The HMS DARK GLADIATOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DARK GLADIATOR?

The HMS DARK GLADIATOR had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DARK GLADIATOR?

The HMS DARK GLADIATOR is classified as a patrol boat.

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