ALL 160 PASSENGERS WERE RESCUED. There are items of unexploded ammunition on her including depth charges. The harbour was envisaged primarily as a coaling station for the Royal Navy, being conveniently equidistant from the Royal Navy's two principal bases at Portsmouth and Devonport;[3] however it was also where the Channel Squadron was based, newly re-formed in 1858. [11], In 1897 one of these 3-pounder guns was mounted on each turret top and, three years later, the 3-pounders in the fighting tops were transferred to the forward superstructure. The tidal range within the Harbour is small and in the order of 1.5-2.3m. If youre looking for local, recreational diving, whether it be wrecks, reefs or drift, check out the Dive Sites From Jurassic Aquasports, travelling to the sites direct fromPortlandMarina either by a catamaran hard boat (with diver lift) or an RHIB for smaller groups. [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. This vessel was a sand dredger and makes an excellent dive both for training and as? TREGUIER TO LE HAVRE. Commercial dive boats and club boats launching from harbour. [86] In addition to this a World War II pillbox, with a possible machine gun post, is located at Upper Osprey. The jetty is only a short walk from the car park and centre. Sunk in December 1944. Measuring 200 in length it was partly salvaged. 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. This 1916 ton steamer torpedoed in Lyme Bay in July 1917 and stands 5 to 6 metre in places. Seven months later, on 12 December 1900, Hood recommissioned to relieve the elderly ironclad Thunderer as port guard ship at Pembroke Dock. This is a British cargo ship of 5000 tons lying South of Portland. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE. However at 03:45 on the 4 th November 1979 she took on too much water and sank 5 miles south of St Aldhelm's Head, still 12 miles from the safety of Portland. 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. Webmore pictures and details of portland shipwrecks can be found here. Black Hawk (Bow). This 653 ton Belgian steamship sank as result of a torpedo attack in March 1918. The most popular entrance and the one recommended by the local Council, however, is using the slipway, walking straight down to the shore and swimming out. Today, Salsette lies on her port side in 45m with her starboard rail around 32m. 18 in June 1914,[21] before being placed on the sale list in August 1914. Her wreck became known as "Old Hole in the Wall". 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. She also was fitted with a plough-shaped underwater ram. [7], Hood had an overall length of 410feet 6inches (125.1m), a beam of 75 feet (22.9m), and a draught of 28feet 6inches (8.7m) at deep load. She collided with a Norwegian ship in 1889 and sank, now lying on a sand and shingle seabed. There are large chains on her. These plans were not carried through, however a floating dry dock was introduced in 1914, enabling Portland to function as a repair and refit facility,[4] and by 1914 Portland was officially listed as a Naval Dockyard (remaining so until 1959). [71][72] Further along the arm is a 29 millimetre spigot mortar emplacement. MARBELLA TO ROTTERDAM. Project Baseline is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 88-0481587) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. [68] During World War II a petroleum warfare site consisting of four flame throwers were located on 'A' Head. One of the few large wrecks on the East side of the bill. page travelling from Castletown beach using RHIBs. The wreck was blown by explosives to clear the way for the Winfrith pipeline. 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. It makes a powerful dive in good visibility and is full of fish. Her highest point is 7 metres above the seabed. 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. 21 souls were lost on her. There is a small area of inter-tidal habitat, particularly on the northern and western shores. All boats and vessels including kayaks & boards within the harbour require harbour permits. Sunk as a blockship across the South Ship Channel of Portland Harbour. Two of these were mounted in the bow below the waterline, four were placed in the sides of the hull, two on each broadside, and one in the stern. WebDONATE. [33], On 1 May 1944, the harbour was commissioned as USNAAB Portland-Weymouth. Designed by engineer James Meadows Rendel, the work carried out under civil engineer John Towlerton Leather, with Rendel as engineer in chief (until his death in 1856), and John Coode as resident engineer. There are many shallow and deep? Depending on the tide, divers can get a good drift dive in this area. Entry into the water should be made from the slipway towards the Cove Pub as this area is reserved mainly for divers. [20], Later in 1911, Hood was towed to Portsmouth and listed for disposal. A DETAILED HISTORY OF THIS SHIP AND ITS MISHAPS CAN BE READ BY CLICKING HERE. Boats shuttle out and in for harbour dives allowing you to rest, de-gas and fill up in between dives. [3], Construction of the two breakwaters began in 1849 when HRH Prince Albert laid the foundation stone on 25 July. [77] At the C Pier Head Battery a World War II petroleum warfare site was constructed. Both seacocks and explosives were used to sink her, but she rolled to port and capsized onto seabed. Please be careful while diving this wreck and do not touch artefacts as it is currently a study project. 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. a naturalist trail beside the rocks it rests against. While anchored in Portland harbour she was struck in June 1940 by bombs dropped from a German aircraft and sank there. WRECK OF PATRIA 1903. A well-broken steamship of about 2000 tons standing 6 metres off the sea bed. There are large chains on her. 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. Her highest point is at 47 metres and she is reported to be lying upside down against a high reef. It is an interesting, but silty, dive and offers an underwater platform for training activities. General History Group created on November 15, 2013. ONLY THE THREE MASTS WERE SAVED. RAN ASHORE IN FOG AT CLAY HOPE 12th DECEMBER 1913, MORE PICTURES AND DETAILS OF PORTLAND SHIPWRECKS CAN BE FOUND, THE SS BOURNEMOUTH WRECKED ON ROCKS NEAR PORTLAND BILL 1886. The wreck's hull structure remains largely in tact and makes her one of WebThis is a documentation and monitoring programme to survey underwater sites around Weymouth and Portland, including the wrecks of Portland Harbo Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. The squadron, which formed in February 1897, bombarded insurgent forces, put sailors and marines ashore to occupy key cities, and blockaded Crete and key ports in Greece, actions which brought organized fighting on the island to an end by late March 1897. Dutch steamship of 6800 tons mined and sunk in 1939 just East of the adamant shoal, approximately 500 long. C E HEINKE AND COs DIVING APPARATUS WAS USED IN THE SUCCESSFUL SALVAGE OPERATIONS. Dive time for this area is 4 hours after HW and the dive window is about 45 minutes. 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. The ground varies from ledges to very rocky undulating ground. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Torch Recommended. bournemouth. Despite its shallow depth, because it can be dived in almost any weather conditions and the lure of the wreck itself, the Dredger is even regularly visited by technical divers who use it as a platform for training. Countess of Erne (7 to 15m). The Verne Citadel, designed by Captain Crosman R.E., was built at Verne Hill between 1860-81: the 56 acre fortress was designed for 1000 troops and had gun emplacements facing seawards on three sides. It is badly silted and fairly broken up but is full of marine life. This 1274 British armed steamship measures 230 by 34 and was torbedoed and sunk by a German submarine in October 1917. This 80 MFV was last heard of in 1974 and all crew were lost. The armour of the main-deck casemates was 6 inches thick and that of the forward conning tower was 14 inches thick. By the First World War the 12-pounder guns had been removed and replaced with a 6-inch breech-loading (BL) Mk. It is believed there have been at least 1,000 shipwrecks along the Dorset coast over the centuries. Torch Recommended. FOST was relocated to Devonport. SUNKEN SCHOONER DEVORAN. WRECK ON CHESIL BEACH (DOROTHEA) FEBRUARY 14TH 1914. bournemouth. 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. Renamed Jascon 27, the ship left Portland under tow in 2010, bound for Nigeria, to be refurbished for use as an oil industry accommodation vessel. Repairs took only two days, and the ship left Sheerness for the Mediterranean on 18 June 1893. [42] It went on to become the largest naval helicopter airfield in Europe. In April 2000 the contract was signed for a new bunkering jetty and berth, which came into service in 2005. WHEN THE CAPTAIN DROVE ASHORE IN CHESIL COVE ON SEPT. 20TH 1930. GERMAN LINER BULOW ASHORE AT MUTTON COVE PORTLAND 1943. The 728 ton wreck is well broken and is believed to be well salvaged. Hood also mounted a dozen QF 3-pounder Hotchkiss guns mounted in the superstructure and fighting tops. She is approximately 240 long and with a 29 beam she lies upright on the bottom. British steamship, torpedoed and sunk July 1917, fifteen miles SW of Portland Bill. [4], In the 1850s it had been proposed that a full Royal Navy Dockyard be established, with three dry docks, three shipbuilding slips, a fitting-out basin and associated factory facilities. 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. The heavy, old-fashioned type of turrets added to the amount of weight high up in the ship compared to barbettes and decreased the ship's stability. [16] In 1892, the Verne High Angle Battery was built in a disused quarry near the Verne Citadel, but was decommissioned in 1906. [83] Another coast artillery searchlight was situated further south of this. The battery was decommissioned in 1934. This 1120 ton Norwegian cargo vessel was torpedoed and sunk in March 1919. A small Admirality trawler only 123 long that went aground on Blacknor Point in March 1920 in thick fog, slid off and sank there. This is a WWII experimental wave breaking unit apparently made for the D-Day landings sitting off the Landing Craft and can be done as part of a Landing Craft dive. [8], The ship was powered by two 3-cylinder vertical triple-expansion steam engines, each driving one propeller. DURING THICK FOG ON THE 16TH JANUARY 1920, SHE DROVE STRAIGHT ONTO THE ROCKS, NORTH OF BLACKNOR POINT, PORTLAND. [18] In 1902, additional defences were constructed, including Upton Fort at Osmington and Blacknor Fort on the western side of Portland. The Dredger lies right outside of Portland Harbour within the sheltered bay of Balaclava (in front of the large winch). However, the area is notoriously dangerous, with areas such as Portland Race and The Shambles requiring sailors to be wary due to strong tides and rocky shores. The M2 is a one-of-a-kind submarine aircraft carrier which sank off Portland in 1932 during routine exercises (see panel). WebPortland Harbour is located beside the Isle of Portland, Dorset, on the south coast of England. 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. SMB Required. One of the most popular boat dives from Portland this submarine is an official War Grave. Today, Salsette lies on her port side in 45m with her starboard rail around 32m. Dropping off a boat to the left of the Hood exit from Portland harbour in outgoing tide will carry divers across a seabed scattered with shells, crabs and during the summer months much exotic sea life including a variety of nudibranches. Be careful in poor visibility as it is easy to find oneself in the wreck without even knowing it! 40-60m RANGE: Salsette, Buccaneer, Merchant Royal, Warrior 2. Located as it is inside the breakwater, the wreck is well-protected from wind and waves. A British steamship of 4200 tons she was requisitioned by the government during WWI and was torpedoed and sunk on April 15, 1918 en route from London to Newfoundland with a loss of fifty lives. She lies broken but is a good dive and can be clearly made out as a submarine. Visible Anyone can find this group. [45] The harbour is designated as EU shellfish water and supports an important shellfish fishery and a marine ecosystem of high importance for biodiversity. DUTCH STEAMSHIP GT2035 . FREE FRENCH SUBMARINE (MINERVA) ASHORE AT PORTLAND IN 1945 WHEN IT BROKE ITS TOW LINE. 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. Especially in good sea conditions a dive on the deeper edge of the shambles can be very rewarding for divers with varying interests. MYRTLEDENE RAN ASHORE ON MARCH 25TH 1912 THIS SHIP WAS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH ITS CARGO OF IRON ORE FOR 100, BUT NEVER SOLD. WebStrong ebb currents pushing against the opposing forces of the ocean can build enormous swells in a very short time, threatening to overcome unprepared ships crossing the river bars. 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. 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 measures 260 and lies on her port side standing 5 to 6 metres in places. The combined closure of all Portland-based establishments was believed to have cost the area 4,500 jobs, along with a loss of 40 million in the area's economy, according to a study carried out for Weymouth and Portland Borough Council in 1995. [4], Hood's protection used both compound armour and nickel steel armour. Portland was the first naval anchorage specifically designed for the new steam navy. This is reported to be a wreck with a deck at 58 metres sitting at 70+ metres of a sea bed and 400 ft long. WebPortland harbour wrecks accessible by boat only. 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. Low freeboard had been popular for around ten years since it required less armour and made a smaller target for gunfire to hit, although it had the disadvantage that it reduced seaworthiness. by (club) or (commercial) dive boats with launching possible from various points including Portland Marina and a free slipway at Castletown.? [61], Situated across Portland Harbour's four breakwater arms are various defensive structures and related monuments. VII gun. At the bow it dipped down to reinforce the ship's ram.[13]. The gun turrets and their bases were protected by 17 inches (432mm) of armour that thinned to 16 inches (406mm) behind the oblique bulkheads. STEAM TRAWLER BUILT 1918 BY FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. Frequent visitor John Liddiard reveals his route. The Countess of Erne is probably the most popular dive-site in Portland Harbour. LAY RIGHT ACROSS THE PORTLAND SEWER OUTFALL WHICH WAS SMASHED. This British armed tug was sunk by accident while towing a target in August 1946 and now lies on a shingle seabed uprights and intact. This is definitely one dive you could do over and over again! ", Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}503409N 22516W / 50.56917N 2.42111W / 50.56917; -2.42111. If you want to shore dive instead, check out our guide to Chesil Cove. GT 213. [55], In 1993, the Dockyard Offices became Grade II Listed. read more Shore Diving Portland offers one of the best shore on the South Coast with Chesil Cove being the highlight for many pleasurable scenic dives full of marine life. Coastal steamship bombed in 1940 she stands about 10 metres off the sea bed. In recent years the number of cruise ship calls have increased at the port. In February 1958 it was announced in Parliament by the First Lord of the Admiralty that Portland Dockyard was to close the following year (though the naval base would be retained). WebThe Portland Harbor Museum's exhibit presents the variety of shipwreck causes, both man-made and natural that occurred over the years. 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. A FEW DAYS LATER, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TOW HER OFF THE ROCKS BUT SHE SANK IMMEDIATELY. Despite her 1914 scuttling, the Royal Navy included Hood on its sale list in both 1916 and 1917. WebThe Portland Harbor Museum's exhibit presents the variety of shipwreck causes, both man-made and natural that occurred over the years. Boscawen was herself replaced in 1873 by HMS Trafalgar, which took on the same name. [51] In addition to this, The 'E' section of the battery is Grade II Listed and has become a scheduled monument too. The exhibit explores efforts to prevent disaster through the development of lighthouses and other aids to navigation. [6], After the war, in 1946, ten Phoenix caissons of the Mulberry Harbour were towed back to Portland, eight of which were later given to the Netherlands to repair storm breaches in the dykes in 1953. This article is about the harbour in England. Features include an easily [84] A number of pillboxes were built around East Weare Battery. Both seacocks and explosives were used to sink her, but she rolled to port and capsized onto seabed. In April 1909, the ship was refitted and partially stripped at Devonport, after which she began service as a receiving ship at Queenstown, Ireland. For details and photos visit our COUNTESS OF ERNE page. [12] Below the eastern side of the citadel, East Weare Battery was built during the 1860s, along with the detention barracks East Weare Camp. [47], The harbour is a popular location for wind surfing, wreck diving and sailing. [15] On Weymouth's side of the harbour, the Nothe Fort was built at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, and completed in 1872. Construction of the harbour began in 1849; when completed in 1872, its 520-hectare (1,300-acre) surface area made it the largest human-made harbour in the world,[1] and remains one of the largest in the world today. She was built in the early 1880s and the conversion took place 1889. By 1913 the battery's armament included four 12-pounder guns and a 6-inch breech-loading (BL) Mk. [40] Following this, RNAS Portland also closed in October 1999. In addition to Hood, there are other dive wrecks around the harbour: The harbour and dockyard has various buildings and structures that are Grade Listed. She stands about 13 metres throughout with her bows to the South and stern to the North. CARGO WAS TIMBER. [56] At the end of Castletown village is the former Dockyard Police Station - also Grade II Listed. Commercial activities on the water include specialist diving services for vessels and repairs & maintenance as well as a bunkering (fuelling) station. Stands 4 to 5 metres high in some points. In 1924, Portland's Anti-Submarine School (having been consolidated with similar units from HMS Vernon and HM Signal School, Portsmouth) was commissioned as HMS Osprey, becoming an independent shore command. [17], Captain Alvin Coote Corry was appointed in command of Hood in December 1898. The Portland Harbour Revision Order 2010 provides for the creation of new berths and hardstand areas at the port in order to allow increased commercial activities over the next 50 years. [19] By 1903, the East Weares Rifle Range served the navy and other military soldiers on the eastern side of the island. Fore and aft bulkheads, 1614-inch (406356mm) thick respectively, closed off the ends of the central citadel at the level of the waterline. The development is designed to increase berthing opportunities and provide more operational land. [16] Thereafter, the squadron maintained order on Crete until the island's status finally was resolved by the evacuation of all Ottoman Army forces from Crete in November 1898 and the establishment of an autonomous Cretan State under Ottoman suzerainty in December 1898. MADELAINE (MAGDALENE) TRISTAN BEACHED AT CHESIL COVE SEPTEMBER 1930 FRENCH SCHOONER OF LORIENT. She served most of her active career in the Mediterranean Sea, where her low freeboard was less of a disadvantage. This 14,100 ton battleship was used as a gunnery and torpedo target and sank as result of this, turning turtle following several hits.
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