Hms Gossamer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms gossamer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.508 N,2 15.442 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.108467
  • Longitude: -2.257367
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GOSSAMER
Type minelayer
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 75
Tonnage 346
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1970
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Surveying Details

HH090/496/01 9.8.90 HH090/496/01 9.8.90 WK EXAM'D 21.4.90 IN 500630.5N, 021526.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.6 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 35MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LIES 075/255DEGS WITH HIGH POINT AT ITS CENTRE. SMALL VESSEL. UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN 5006.48N, 0215.43W [WGD]. THIS IS HMS GOSSAMER. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. TWIN SCREWS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. HIGHEST POINT IS THE STEEL DECK OF THE BRIDGE. MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE STBD SIDE MIDSHIPS. DECKS ARE WOODEN WITH STEERING POSN SITUATED AT THE STERN. (A DUNSTER & N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MINER II '42, EX-M II '39. BUILT IN 1939 BY PHILLIP & SON LTD. AN 'M' CLASS CONTROLLED MINELAYER. 1 X 22MM GUN, 10 MINES. TWIN 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. SUNK AS TARGET OFF PORTLAND. (A DUNSTER, N R CHIPCHASE & SRN).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT. CENTRE HIGH POINT IS BRIDGE DECK

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GOSSAMER wreck located?

The HMS GOSSAMER wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.508 N,2 15.442 W.

How deep is the HMS GOSSAMER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GOSSAMER lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.508 N,2 15.442 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GOSSAMER?

The seabed around the HMS GOSSAMER lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the HMS GOSSAMER sink?

The HMS GOSSAMER sank on Mar 18, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HMS GOSSAMER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GOSSAMER was discovered in 1990.

What country did the HMS GOSSAMER belong to?

The HMS GOSSAMER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GOSSAMER?

The HMS GOSSAMER had a tonnage of 346 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GOSSAMER?

The HMS GOSSAMER is classified as a minelayer.

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