Hms Gloaming Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms gloaming Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.536 N,5 12.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.958933
  • Longitude: -5.201017
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GLOAMING
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 94
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2000

Surveying Details

H3100/68 23.7.68 H3100/68 23.7.68 R DAVIS HAS PURCHASED THIS WK FOR �20. IT IS A WOODEN HULLED DRIFTER NOW LYING ON THE INNER LEDGES OF THE LIZARD IN APPROX 495730N, 051200W. ONLY PARTS OF THE HULL AND ENGINE FITTINGS LEFT. COPY OF WIRE DATED 7.3.1921 FROM C-IN-C DEVONPORT STATES CG LIZARD REPORTS WK OF DRIFTER 'GLOAMING' NOW BROKEN UP ON ROCKS UNDER LIGHTHOUSE, LIZARD HEAD. ALL WRECKAGE GONE TO SEA, NO HOPE OF SALVING ANYTHING OF VALUE. COPY OF CONTRACT IN H3100/68). (N/CP85-52533/68). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 5.4.70 5.4.70 AMMUNITION CARGO DETONATED BY DISPOSAL UNIT WHEN VESSEL WAS FOUND 45 YEARS AFTER SINKING. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1918 BY J G FORBES, FRASERBURGH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 94GT, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X PDR GUN. PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN FOR PORLAND. RAN AGROUND ON CLEDGES REEF UNDER LIZARD HEAD LIGHTHOUSE. WAS ESCORT FOR 1ST SUBMARINE FLOTILLA (5 X 'K'-BOATS). (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GLOAMING wreck located?

The HMS GLOAMING wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.536 N,5 12.061 W.

When did the HMS GLOAMING sink?

The HMS GLOAMING sank on Mar 3, 1921.

When was the wreck of the HMS GLOAMING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GLOAMING was discovered in 1921.

What country did the HMS GLOAMING belong to?

The HMS GLOAMING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS GLOAMING carrying?

The HMS GLOAMING was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GLOAMING?

The HMS GLOAMING had a tonnage of 94 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GLOAMING?

The HMS GLOAMING is classified as a drifter.

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