WebIn total, 418,585 troops and 144,093 vehicles would embark from Portland and Weymouth Harbours. Project Baseline is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 88-0481587) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. There is some sea life amid the large rocks. A DETAILED REPORT ON THIS ACCIDENT CAN BE READ BY CLICKING HERE. [13][14] On the end of the inner breakwater was the Inner Pierhead Fort, and on the outer breakwater the circular Breakwater Fort. [86] In addition to this a World War II pillbox, with a possible machine gun post, is located at Upper Osprey. It covered the middle 250 feet (76.2m) of the ship and was 8.5 feet (2.6m) high of which 5feet 6inches (1.7m) was below the waterline at normal load. Despite her 1914 scuttling, the Royal Navy included Hood on its sale list in both 1916 and 1917. WRECK OF PATRIA 1903. [40] In 1984, two large accommodation blocks, totalling 25-30 million, were built in Castletown as barracks for Royal Navy personnel, along with a sports centre. [37] From 1958, the base's main occupation was Flag Officer Sea Training, which was a major success, and the harbour soon became the world's premier work-up and training base. In 1914, the Grand Fleet assembled in Portland Harbour before sailing to Scapa Flow. During World War II a number of anti-invasion structures were placed at Balaclava Bay, including an anti boat landing obstacle,[81] and a minefield. [39] At the time, the Dockyard employed 'some 1,600 industrial and non-industrial staff'. [68] During World War II a petroleum warfare site consisting of four flame throwers were located on 'A' Head. [82] A little further south is a coast artillery searchlight. One of the first arrivals at the new set up was a prison ship HM Prison Weare, which remained in use until 2006. A 6127 ton French liner which was torpedoed by a German E boat in 1940. This German submarine sank in May 1918. Seven months later, on 12 December 1900, Hood recommissioned to relieve the elderly ironclad Thunderer as port guard ship at Pembroke Dock. This passenger liner Paddle steamer was later converted to a coal hulk but in 1935 broke loose from her moorings and sank against the breakwater. [1 1] Hood's half-sisters mounted their guns exposed on top of barbettes, a much lighter arrangement that allowed their freeboard to be substantially increased. In 1946, however, it returned (having been renamed HM Anti-Submarine Experimental Establishment); over the next few years its headquarters on Balaclava Bay were rebuilt and extended, and it was again renamed as HM Underwater Detection Establishment (HMUDE). She went first to Malta for temporary repairs, then on to England for permanent repairs at Chatham Dockyard, using her twin screws to steer for the entire voyage. It is generally accepted that she sunk after diving with the hangar doors open (as they are today). Her wreck became known as "Old Hole in the Wall". At the bow it dipped down to reinforce the ship's ram.[13]. Located as it is inside the breakwater, the wreck is well-protected from wind and waves. This low freeboard meant that Hood was very wet in rough weather and her maximum speed reduced rapidly as the wave height increased, making her only suitable for service in the relatively calm Mediterranean. Frequent visitor John Liddiard reveals his route. This 600 ton British steamship was sunk by a torpedo in 1918 while carrying a cargo of coal. Her highest point is 7 metres above the seabed. The inner breakwater, with its jetty, former victualling store and Inner Pierhead Fort, are Grade II Listed. This 80 MFV was last heard of in 1974 and all crew were lost. [71][72] Further along the arm is a 29 millimetre spigot mortar emplacement. Following the end of the war, Portland's role in the liberation of Europe was marked by a ceremony in August 1945, when the American Ambassador John D. Winant unveiled a stone in Victoria Gardens commemorating the passing by the spot of 418,585 troops and 144,093 vehicles the previous June. This 1274 British armed steamship measures 230 by 34 and was torbedoed and sunk by a German submarine in October 1917. Features include an easily There are dozens of popular recreational dive sites accessible from Portlandand literally hundreds of wrecks around the island as well as in the Channel. This area is marked with the large yellow buoys after the Hood entrance to the harbour and has a maximum depth of about 25 metres with a straight bottom layout. BUILT AS STRATH CLASS AUXILLIARY PATROL VESSEL. [33], On 1 May 1944, the harbour was commissioned as USNAAB Portland-Weymouth. This passenger liner paddle steamer was later converted to a coal hulk but in 1935 broke loose from her moorings and sank against the breakwater inside Portland Harbour. Portland Harbour was built by the Admiralty as a facility for the Royal Navy (though access was also available to merchant ships);[3] on 11 December 1923 it was formally designated HM Naval Base (HMNB) Portland,[4] and continued to serve as such until closure in 1995. This 1080 ton British submarine measures 230 by 24 and sunk in 1924 after a collusion with the HMS Resolution. Commercial activities on the land of the dock estate include fuel storage, natural gas storage, several engineering facilities and a shell fish specialist. For detailed information and photographs of this wreck visit our DREDGER PAGE. For the port in Maine, see, Creation of harbour of refuge (18441872), Post-war role and closure of naval base (1946-1995), Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment, Portland Naval Communication Headquarters, Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE), Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, "Sandsfoot Castle, Weymouth and Portland (1020062)", "The Jurassic Coast - Portland and Weymouth", "Historic England Grade II listing: Dockyard Offices", "Isle of Portland Quarries - Geology by Ian West", "Details from listed building database (1021435)", "East Weare rifle range, Portland (1428958)", "Portland historian Stuart Morris on the importance of the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse", "Historic England Grade II listing: Inner and outer breakwater", "Digitally Copied Navy Lists available on line", "Danger UXB Portland's World War 2 UneXploded Bomb | Dorset Life - The Dorset Magazine", "WW2 People's War - H.M.S. As planned, Portland's Royal Dockyard closed in 1959, but the Naval Base remained open 'in support of the local establishments and H.M. ships using the harbour'. [43], Royal Navy operations ceased on 21 July 1995 and the harbour was sold on 29 March 1996. LOST OFF OF PORTLAND WITH ALL LIVES JANUARY 26TH 1932, ITEMS RETRIEVED FROM WRECK OF HM SUBMARINE M2. [74] The same site featured a World War I torpedo station. By 1913 the battery's armament included four 12-pounder guns and a 6-inch breech-loading (BL) Mk. [31] In July 1940, the anti-aircraft ship HMS Foylebank was attacked by Stuka dive-bombers and sank in the harbour. The M2 is a one-of-a-kind submarine aircraft carrier which sank off Portland in 1932 during routine exercises (see panel). The M2 is a one-of-a-kind submarine aircraft carrier which sank off Portland in 1932 during routine exercises (see panel). THERE IS CONFUSION IN THE ARCHIVE WHETHER SOME OF THESE PICTURES COULD BE EITHER THE PATRIA OR THE ANN MARIA, PATROCLUS CAME ASHORE AT BORROWHILL PORTLAND 19 SEPTEMBER 1907, SALVAGING THE SS PATROCLUS SEPTEMBER 20TH 1907, ELEVEN PUMPS AT WORK TO REFLOAT HER. For a great review and drawing of the Landing Craft and Bombardon Unit, dont miss the article in the January 2014 issue of Diver magazine by John Liddiard and Max Ellis. CARGO GRAIN. It is badly broken up with large pieces of machinery present and lying in a rock shingle sea bed. Easily accessibly via Dive Boats shuttling out of Portland Marina and Castletown these wrecks are shallower than 20m and can be dived on all state of tides. This can be an exciting dive is planned correctly but divers should be aware that an outward tide will rapidly move them towards the eddy race after Grove point and beside Portland Bill. The M2 is not far west round the Bill, is about 300 and all hands were lost on her when she sunk in January 1932. WRECK ON CHESIL BEACH (DOROTHEA) FEBRUARY 14TH 1914. [49] At the south-west end of Prince Consort Walk is a carved commemorative stone for the completion of the breakwaters in 1872. WebPortland harbour wrecks accessible by boat only. SAILORS PREPARING TO DESTROY BY EXPLOSIVES. Black Hawk (Bow). Ideal for diving all season. A major government project, the construction work had become Dorset's greatest tourist attraction of its time. The Countess has three holds that are open on either side, a number of attractions from a large rudder to ladders and even a toilet bowl! Better still, the premises boasts a number of additional facilities from rinsing showers to drying rooms, toilets and excellent cafe, even on-site accommodation if you want to stay local. Having defied an 11-month salvage attempt after its sinking, this undamaged and unique wreck has become a popular dive site in the waters of Lyme Bay. She lies on a sand and shingle sea bed. MYRTLEDENE RAN ASHORE ON MARCH 25TH 1912 THIS SHIP WAS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH ITS CARGO OF IRON ORE FOR 100, BUT NEVER SOLD. WebDespite weather warnings (which the captain may or may not have received), the ship headed northeast out of the harbor on a track to Portland, Maine. WebHarbour Wrecks Easily accessibly via Dive Boats shuttling out of Portland Marina and Castletown these wrecks are shallower than 20m and can be dived on all state of tides. The Royal Yachting Association had expressed interest in securing a suitable site locally for a number of decades, in order to make use of the harbour's natural advantages. to Lyme Bay and further out in the English Channel. [10] The breakwaters were declared complete by HRH Edward the Prince of Wales on 10 August 1872. Webmore pictures and details of portland shipwrecks can be found here. WebThe Portland Harbor Museum's exhibit presents the variety of shipwreck causes, both man-made and natural that occurred over the years. Today, Salsette lies on her port side in 45m with her starboard rail around 32m. PORTLAND, Ore. A driver died after crashing on NE Marine Drive early Monday morning, according to Portland police. Tidal flow within the Harbour is generally anti-clockwise, sweeping away from the Fleet, through the Port area and through the South Ship Channel. Tide flow in this area can give divers a drift of up to 2 knots. [9] Known as the Admiralty Quarries, they provided 10,000 tons of stone per week. The James Fennel also can be drifted or done as part of a drift dive. Dive time for this area is 4 hours after HW and the dive window is about 45 minutes. The small landing craft lies beside the Breakwater wall and is almost completely intact with its landing doors closed. This had the effect of making her roll period shorter by around 7% compared to her sisters, which in turn made her gunnery less accurate. [11] As a measure against submarine attack, the battleship HMS Hood was scuttled across the harbour's southern entrance in 1914. [45], The Harbour was sold off by the Royal Navy in 1996 allowing it to be used as both a centre for water sports and as a service facility for Channel shipping. +44(0)1305824555info@underwaterexplorers.co.uk VIDEOS ABOUT US | CONTACT HOME BLOG SALES In-store Sales Our Brands Santi Diving Go Shop online Online [76], The Weymouth end breakwater features the C Pier Head Battery on the southern tip. [34], During both World War I and II, the bay was filled with neutral ships at anchor waiting to be searched for materials that might be useful to the enemy. WebThe Portland Harbor Museum's exhibit presents the variety of shipwreck causes, both man-made and natural that occurred over the years. [15] In 1897 and 1898, the ship served as part of the International Squadron, a multinational force made up of ships of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, French Navy, Imperial German Navy, Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marina), Imperial Russian Navy, and Royal Navy that intervened in the 1897-1898 Greek uprising on Crete. Youll find vast information on Portland dive sites from local boat operators. WebDONATE. King George V watched aerial displays from the royal yacht in the harbour in May 1912. The development is designed to increase berthing opportunities and provide more operational land. This 1916 ton steamer torpedoed in Lyme Bay in July 1917 and stands 5 to 6 metre in places. Construction of the harbour began in 1849; when completed in 1872, its 520-hectare (1,300-acre) surface area made it the largest man-made harbour in the world, and remains one of the largest in the world today. She stands 15 metres and is a huge wreck with her bows broken off and amid ship and stern listing Starboard. This is definitely one dive you could do over and over again! [19] On 2 April 1911 the ship was in Cork Harbour for the 1911 Census. She was built in the early 1880s and the conversion took place 1889. She is approximately 240 long and with a 29 beam she lies upright on the bottom making an excellent dive for novice and experienced alike. For more information and bookings visit Dive Beyond. Hood, the last of the eight Royal Sovereign-class battleships to be built, differed significantly from the other ships of her class in that she had a forward freeboard of only 11feet 3inches (3.43m) compared to 19feet 6inches (5.94m) of the other ships. [24] Before being installed on the battlecruiser, the bell was inscribed around the base with the words: "This bell was preserved from HMS Hood battleship 18911914 by the late rear admiral, The Honourable Sir Horace Hood KCB, DSO, MVO killed at Jutland on 31st May 1916. 11 souls were lost on her. a detailed report on this accident can be read by clicking here. AN ACCOUNT OF THIS WRECK CAN BE READ BY CLICKING. However the opportunity did not develop until the end of the 20th century, with the withdrawal of the Royal Navy. She differed from the other ships of the class in that she had cylindrical gun turrets instead of barbettes and a lower freeboard. She finished her sea trials in May 1893[14] and was commissioned on 1 June 1893 at the cost of 926,396. as well as the dozens of hermit and spider crabs. Be careful in poor visibility as it is easy to find oneself in the wreck without even knowing it! It is a must-do for any new visitor to Portland and a dive we regularly repeat ourselves over the season. She was 1124 tons and well blown. [22] On 4 November 1914 Hood was scuttled in Portland harbour to block the Southern Ship Channel, a potential access route for U-boats or for torpedoes fired from outside the harbour. Features include an easily Formerly the Marie this iron wreck ship was sunk by a German submarine in May 1917. They were removed in 1904. Ideal for individuals, buddy pairs, groups and schools, Dive Beyond is based at the back of Hotel Aqua and adjacent to a Council car park which makes the trip even more convenient. [12] Below the eastern side of the citadel, East Weare Battery was built during the 1860s, along with the detention barracks East Weare Camp. Hood also mounted a dozen QF 3-pounder Hotchkiss guns mounted in the superstructure and fighting tops. The wreck's hull structure remains largely in tact and makes her one of She is broken up and difficult to locate. SUBMARINE M2. This pre-World War MTB destroyer sank while being towed back to Portland after being used as a target for battleship practice and taking two direct hits on her guns. At the Breakwater Fort is a World War II 29 millimetre spigot mortar emplacement,[62] a pillbox,[63] and a battery observation post. In May 1896, Hood steamed from Malta to Crete to protect British interests and subjects there during unrest among Cretan Greeks who opposed the Ottoman Empires rule of the island. There are very few tide restrictions or currents in this area, although surf and surge may sometimes make the entry and exit points require extra care. Having defied an 11-month salvage attempt after its sinking, this undamaged and unique wreck has become a popular dive site in the waters of Lyme Bay. The port's aim was of developing the ship repair, leisure and tourism potential of the harbour. MORE PICTURES AND DETAILS OF PORTLAND SHIPWRECKS CAN BE FOUND HERE. A 3081 ton steamship that was sunk in January 1918 by a German U-boat while carrying military stores, cattle fodder and military vehicles. [36], Having suffered bomb damage, the ARDU had transferred out to Fairlie for the duration of the war. WebThe Portland Harbor Museum's exhibit presents the variety of shipwreck causes, both man-made and natural that occurred over the years. She now lies in two parts on a shingle sea bed. In September 1914 while being towed to Portland she listed and sank with the loss of 21 souls. This small 127 ton ton motor stands 3 to 4 metres high in some areas and was carrying China clay when she sank after hitting an obstruction in September 1930. However, despite published reports in 1996 revealing that Portland Port Ltd were interested in the renovation of historic coastal fortifications in the area, no restoration of any kind has taken place.[40]. The M2 is a one-of-a-kind submarine aircraft carrier which sank off Portland in 1932 during routine exercises (see panel). PORTLAND, Ore. A driver died after crashing on NE Marine Drive early Monday morning, according to Portland police. TREGUIER TO LE HAVRE. Intact and lying on its side. This German submarine was sunk in October 1917 and lies on a north to south line, with a hole in her port side and a list to starboard. A major problem with the four of these guns mounted on the upper deck was that they were mounted low in the ship and were unusable at high speed or in heavy weather. This British S class submarine sank first in 1955 with the loss of 13 men and was raised and sunk again as an underwater sonar target. As part of the NRDA process, separate from the EPA cleanup process, NOAA and its co-trustees are conducting an injury assessment at the site. DUTCH STEAMSHIP GT2035 . By 2012 Osprey Quay had been transformed with huge investment, offering over 11 hectares, a total of 60,000 square metres of business space.[48]. Advertisement. She measures 240 by 32. One vessel which experienced more than her fair share of bad luck was the Preveza. For details and photos visit our COUNTESS OF ERNE page. Websince 2010 for the Portland Harbor site, to evaluate natural resource injuries incurred over time in areas contaminated with hazardous substances (such as DDT, PCBs, and others), and oil.
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