HMS DRAKE, DRAKE HOUSE AND ATTACHED WALLS AND RAILINGS, SALTASH ROAD Listed on the National Heritage List for England. After the attack and as normal procedure, the convoy dispersed, the remaining naval and auxiliary escorts including the HMS Brisk, a type H (Acorn) destroyer were deployed to follow up on the dispersed ships, some through Rathlin Sound and others in the North Channel. [16], In 1895 the decision was taken to expand the Keyham Steam Yard to accommodate the increasing size of modern warships. Descriptive location referring to nearest landfall i.e. HM Naval Base Devonport is the home port of the Devonport Flotilla which includes the Trafalgar-class submarines. Range was 2,000 miles at 13 knots. Ballycastle Harbour has a gated slipway (open during office hours) and pontoon berthing. This is a list of shore establishments (or "stone frigates") of the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve. pilasters dividing bays to upper floors, window architraves, 3 Basin was the frontispiece to a huge integrated manufacturing complex. May include summary, reasons for designation and history. Lugano was a cargo steamer built in 1917 by Irvine's of Hartlepool and owed by the Gulf Line. Cruisers were a class of warship developed in the 19th century designed for scouting, commerce warfare and showing the flag, roles previously taken by frigates, corvettes and sloops. The wreck is well broken up into large metal plates, therefore be mindful of sharp edges. Armaments included - two primary 4 inch (QF) guns, two secondary 3-inch QF guns and two 21 inch torpedo tubes.S.S. At the heart of his new dockyard, Dummer placed a stone-lined basin, giving access to what proved to be the first successful stepped stone dry dock in Europe. Just one end section of the terrace survives; dating from 1692 to 1696, it is the earliest surviving building in any royal dockyard.[8]. PO (d.21st April 1941). [13] One slipway (1774) survives unaltered from this period (Slip No.1): a rare survival. [62], The Naval base at Devonport is still nicknamed "Guzz" (or, sometimes, "Guz") by sailors and marines. similar to the fronts of the rear wings. 3 Slip, tested in No. [19], The Royal Navy Dockyard consists of fourteen dry docks (docks numbered 1 to 15, but there is no 13 Dock),[1] four miles (6km) of waterfront, twenty-five tidal berths, five basins and an area of 650 acres (2.6km2). This became known as the Quadrangle: it housed foundries, forges, pattern shops, boilermakers and all manner of specialized workshops. List Entry HMS DRAKE WARDROOM, OFFICERS QUARTERS AND MESS HMS DRAKE WARDROOM, OFFICERS QUARTERS AND MESS, SALTASH ROAD Listed on the National Heritage List for England. This broke the ship in two, the bow section sank in the Sound and the stern section was eventually towed into Londonderry, the explosion killed thirty-one seamen. GIS Maps Search. 2 Slip and moored alongside the quay wall". They were responsible for all the civilian support services operated by the dockyard departments. with careful attention to detail and compositional quality, parapet cornice; 4 pilasters and central round-arched window Safety concerns on ageing facilities, stretched resources and increasing demand are blamed for the measures. The prominent clock tower was built in 1896, containing a clock and bell by Gillett & Johnston; it initially functioned as a semaphore tower. public car parking and toilets, slipways etc, Anecdotal information on possible hazards at the site for divers and snorkellers. Devonport. The numbers employed at the yard increased from 736 in 1711 to 2,464 in 1730. The records staff at the Historic Environment Division would encourage divers to send them a short report on any diving undertaken on the HMS Drake wreck site to assist in monitoring the wreck (see Record Heritage). Nearest tank filling is Aquaholics in Ballycastle or Portstewart (ring ahead: 028 7083 2584). Several establishments were set up in the vicinity of Devonport and Plymouth in direct relationship either to the Royal Dockyard or to Plymouth's use as a base for the Fleet, including: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Address: HM Naval Base, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL2 2BG. Gunpowder was stored on site, which began to be a cause for concern among local residents (as was the older store in the Royal Citadel within the city of Plymouth). limestone dressings; dry slate hipped roofs; stone partly [56] Run by volunteers, it is only accessible for pre-booked tours, or on Naval Base open days. Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. The ship type is rare and represents an intermediate design of armoured cruiser that quickly became obsolete. The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. There remains intact and recognisable structural remains; for example, an improved Martin Type anchor and some visible chain to the west of the main wreckage (bow end); the partially buried remains of the ram bow; a praravane skeg used for mine clearance; parts of the armour belt hull; articulated elements of the stern including upright frames and horizontal beams; a hawse hole; steering gear and rudder (with fitting and machinery for turning the rudder); a probable BL 6-inch (152mm) MK VII gun; open internal spaces and bulkheads and a port propeller shaft (near SW edge of wreckage). Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, Bombed library in Holland House, Kensington. Want to find out more about your relative's service? - HMS Drake during the Second World War -. 1988. [45] The site includes within it several listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments, most notably the Grade I listed East Ropery,[46] together with several other 18th-century buildings and structures associated with rope-making in the Yard, the covered slip (No. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Use our map search to find more listed places. Want to know what life was like during the War? Weston Mill Dock, (lamel's Head Gate) Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BG [7], Dummer wished to ensure that naval dockyards were efficient working units that maximised available space, as evidenced by the simplicity of his design layout at Plymouth Dock. Although cruisers could be powerful ships (HMS Drake was a 14,000 ton vessel capable of 21-23 knots) cruisers were not intended for duty in the battlefleet. Your email address will not be published. Licence number 102006.006. Edmund Dummer, Surveyor of the Navy, travelled the West Country searching for an area where a dockyard could be built; he sent in two estimates for sites, one in Plymouth, Cattewater and one further along the coast, on the Hamoaze, a section of the River Tamar, in the parish of Stoke Damerel. Rathlin SAC Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. . Many stories surround the sinking and why she hit the wreck, a relative of mine listened to the May Day call on his wireless set in Ballintoy, the Portrush lifeboat came to her assistance and took the crew off with no casualties. A pair of basins (89 acres each) were constructed: No. 1 Slip) and the 'King's Hill Gazebo', built to commemorate a visit by King George III.[47]. The crippled Drake under the command of Captain S. H. Radcliffe was escorted into Church Bay by HMS Martin and other auxiliary ships where she was anchored. Since 2002, it has been the main refitting base for all Royal Navy nuclear submarines Work was completed by Carillion in 2002 to build a refitting dock to support theVanguard-class Trident missile nuclear ballistic missile submarines. town, village, harbour or island, Describes whether this dive site can be dived from the shore, from a boat, or both, Dive sites which include a shipwreck (or part of a shipwreck) are labelled with a Yes, The approximate minimum depth of the dive given in metres, The approximate maximum depth of the dive given in metres, The maximum depth of the seabed at the site taken from the intersect between the dive site point and the depth contour on an Admiralty Standard Nautical Chart, The recommended minimum level of diving experience for a specific site, described as Novice (<50 dives in temperate/cold waters and minimum certification of PADI Open/Advanced Open Water, BSAC Ocean Diver or CMAS 1 star), Intermediate (50-100 dives in temperate/cold waters and minimum certification of PADI Rescue Dive, BSAC Sports Dive or CMAS 2 star) or Advanced (>250 dives in temperate/cold waters and minimum certification of PADI Divemaster, BSAC Dive Leader or CMAS 3 star, The general wind direction which causes minimal exposure at the site, corresponding to 8 points of the compass: North (N), North East (NE), East (E, South East (SE), South (S), South West (SW), West, North West (NW), The approximate level of exposure to wind and wave action at the site on any given day, described as Sheltered (inshore sites surrounded by a form of shelter on all sides), Moderate (sites which are partially sheltered) or Exposed (sites with little to no shelter), Anecdotal description of tidal strength at the site, A Yes or No highlighting whether or not the site occurs within a Marine Protected Area, Anecdotal description of the typical underwater visibility at the site, Anecdotal recommendation for the best time to dive the site for optimal underwater conditions. In 1894 a contingent of sixty Royal Navy homing pigeons was accommodated on the site. 1 Basin and No. See HMS Drake, Plymouth on the map. Species of interest are highlighted. Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). All rights reserved. Public access, i.e., diving on the site is permitted on a look but do not touch basis. Kevin Robertson & Leslie Oppitz. In 2014 it was announced, as part of a 'City Deal' regeneration agreement, that the South Yard would be 'unlocked' with a view to it becoming a 'marine industries hub'. She was purchased in 1770 and briefly named HMS Drake. Berthing fees apply for both Rathlin and Ballycastle Harbour Office; for use of either, contact the Ballycastle Harbour Office: 02820768525 / 07803505984. In 1832 the Navy Board was abolished, everything except the gun wharves were brought under the direct control of the Admiralty. There were four bastions, Marlborough Bastion to the north, Granby Bastion to the north-east, Stoke Bastion to the east and George Bastion to the south east. On 2nd October 1917 HMS Drake had just finished escort duties for convoy HH24 from America. Sand gobies Pomatochistus minutus, the burrowing anemone Cerianthus lloydii and the slender sea pen Virgularia mirabilis(a Northern Ireland Priority Species) occur on the adjacent sandy seabed. With such limited manoeuvrability however, HMS Drake collided with the cargo ship Mendip Range at 10.37 am.HMS Drake it seems did not receive much damage from the collision, but the Mendip Range was forced to beach at Ballycastle Bay on the mainland. Joe Kreyling served with the royal Navy in the Mediterranean between 1943-45, taking part in the allied invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy. 1898-1902, triangular parapet pediment to each entrance bay is a tall The dockyard began in what is now known as the South Yard area of Devonport. EXTERIOR: 3 storeys; slightly asymmetrical 1:2:1:2:1-bay [9], Before the expansion could begin, a rocky hillside to the south had to be cut away; the rubble was used to reclaim the mudflats ready for building. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By this time the surviving crew members had been transferred to other vessels in the vicinity. HMS Drake was a 12-gun sloop launched as the civilian Marquis of Granby. As a young teenager, I remember the frequent visits of Fleetwood trawlers to Ballycastle. Rathlin Island SPA, Irish Wrecks Online You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. 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