Hms Golden Sunset (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms golden sunset (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.418 N,2 15.527 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.556967
  • Longitude: -2.258783
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 25.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 64.1
Sonar Width 28.1
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 114
Tonnage 85
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details POSN 503200N, 021800W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHARTED ON F057, 2615 & 2450. NOV 1922 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2450. H2387/24 12.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F057. H4607/28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2615. 11.2.69 WRECKAGE REPD IN 503311N, 021748W. STANDS 5-6FT OFF SEABED. (T SIMS). NCA. 8.12.70 BROKEN UP WK, LYING ON ITS SIDE, REPD IN 503324N, 021600W. MAY BE REMAINS OF GOLDEN SUNSET. (E F NICKLIN, WEYMOUTH, VIA WAR RISK INSURANCE - UNCONFIRMED REPORT). HH090/530/01 14.1.93 SONAR CONTACTS OF UNUSUAL SHAPE EXAM'D 4.12.92 IN 503323N, 021528W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS. FISHERMAN REPORTS TRAWLING UP SMALL DAVIT IN THIS GENERAL VICINITY. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 530). INS AS WK 26MTRS. BR STD. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 22.2.09 IN 5033.418N, 0215.527W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.91 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.1MTRS, WIDTH 28.1MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 114/194 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). APPEARS AS TWO CONTACTS, QUOTED LENGTH IS OVERALL. AMEND WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 IN LOWESTOFT. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY F OFFORD, LOWESTOFT. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL VESSEL IN 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF SHAMBLES LTV. (DDSV, WW1SL & SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.418 N,2 15.527 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.418 N,2 15.527 W.

How deep is the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.418 N,2 15.527 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 85 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS GOLDEN SUNSET (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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