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Hms Golden Sunset
Hob Uid: 904636
Location : Dorset Purbeck
Grid Ref : SY8174273056
Summary : Possible remains of 1918 wreck of British trawler or drifter which foundered off the Shambles Light vessel after a collision, while on Admiralty patrol duties. If the GOLDEN SUNSET, she was a steam-driven vessel.
More information : Horizontal Datum: OGB Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: VS Method of Fix: 15 The GOLDEN SUNSET sank following a collision off Shambles. Hired for use by Admiralty. Position 50 32 00N, 02 18 00W, approximately. 11-FEB-1969: Wreckage reported in position 50 33 11N, 02 17 48W. Stands 5 to 6 feet off seabed. 08-DEC-1970: Broken up wreck, lying on its side, reported in position 50 33 24N, 02 16 00W. May be remains of GOLDEN SUNSET. 22-JUL-1987: GOLDEN SUNSET also reported in Decca - plots 50 34 12N, 02 16 40W. 04-DEC-1992: Sonar contacts of unusual shape in 50 33 23N, 02 15 28W. Least echosounder depth 27.8 in general depth 28m. No scour. Height 1.6m. Fisherman reports trawling up small davit in this general vicinity. (1)

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Monument Period Name : 20th Century
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Monument End Date : 1918
Monument Start Date : 1918
Monument Type : Drifter, Patrol Boat, Admiralty Vessel, Trawler, Fishing Vessel
Evidence : Vessel Structure

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