Hms Golden Gift Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms golden gift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 24.989 N,5 28.538 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.416483
  • Longitude: -5.475633
Wreck Depth 8.7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GOLDEN GIFT
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 3.1
Shadow Height 2.4
Tonnage 89
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H3820/73 6.8.73 YACHT ANCHORED IN 5FMS OFF THE PARK HOTEL, CAUGHT ON OBSTRUCTION. THIS WK IS KNOWN TO HAVE EXISTED FOR AT LEAST 20 YEARS BY LOCALS. (LT CDR HEAP, HN DTD 17.7.73). H3820/73 3.10.73 OBSTN 7MTRS IN 562454.5N, 052827.5W [OGB]. (LT CDR HEAP, DETACHED BOAT PARTY, HN DTD SEPT '73). NC 1790. H3820/73 20.2.76 POSN NOW 562459N, 052829W [OGB]. (LT CDR HEAP, HN DTD 13.1.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1270/86 27.5.82 WRECKAGE REPD TO STAND 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 10-14MTRS. MAIN FRAMES, BOILERS AND IRON PROPELLER REMAIN. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). AMEND TO WK 7MTRS. BR STD. 19.10.89 WK OF PUFFER 'GOLDEN GIFT' LIES IN 11-14MTRS, JUST OFF OBAN SEAFRONT IN FRONT OF PARK HOTEL. MAINFRAME OF 36MTR DRIFTER STILL INTACT. SITE IS A POPULAR NIGHT DIVE. (DIVE W SCOTLAND, VOL 1, P.155). HH272/470/01 6.12.89 EXTENSIVE DIVING INVESTIGATIONS SUGGEST WK IS NON-EXISTENT. (PIERMASTER, STRATHCLYDE COUNCIL, TELECON WITH CB). NCA YET. HH272/470/01 17.1.90 WK CONFIRMED STILL EXISTENT BY OBAN DIVERS, WHO USE IT AS A TRAINING AREA. (CB TELECON, DTD 14.12.89). 25.4.05 LIES ON HER SIDE, ALL WOODEN STRUCTURES ROTTED AWAY. METAL FRAMEWORK, ENGINE AND BOILER REMAIN STANDING PROUD OF MUDDY SEABED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, 1995, & ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, 1994). EUT POSN: 5624.974N, 0528.551W. NE 1790. 24.9.13 EXAM'D 19.6.13 IN 5624.989N, 0528.538W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.73 IN GEN DEPTH 9.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 3.1MTRS, HT 2.42MTRS. LITTLE IDENTIFIABLE. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354). AMEND WK 8.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY RICHARDS, LOWESTOFT. HIRED IN 1914-1919 AND IN 11.1939. IN HARBOUR SERVICE IN 1941. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH WITH FERRY 'LOCHINVAR'. ONE 3PDR GUN. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND & ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

FRAME AND BOILERS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 24.989 N,5 28.538 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GOLDEN GIFT wreck located?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT wreck is located at coordinates 56 24.989 N,5 28.538 W.

How deep is the HMS GOLDEN GIFT and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT lies at a depth of about 8.7 meters and is located at coordinates 56 24.989 N,5 28.538 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GOLDEN GIFT?

The seabed around the HMS GOLDEN GIFT lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS GOLDEN GIFT sink?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT sank on Apr 6, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS GOLDEN GIFT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GOLDEN GIFT was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HMS GOLDEN GIFT belong to?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GOLDEN GIFT?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT had a tonnage of 89 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GOLDEN GIFT?

The HMS GOLDEN GIFT is classified as a drifter.

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