[2], The Devonport Naval Heritage Centre is a maritime museum in Devonport's Historic South Yard. Discover and use our high-quality applied research to support the protection and management of the historic environment. 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. Richmond becomes a Devonport ship on completion of her refit. round-arched transomed 3-light stair window above a squat 1898-1902, The wreckage extends for c. 160m and is 32m wide at its widest. [16] To open up the site, the old ropehouse was demolished and a new rope-making complex built alongside the east perimeter wall of the expanded site (where it still survives in part, albeit rebuilt following a fire in 1812). 1988. 2, 3 & 4)[49][50][51] was being redeveloped in phases,[52] with a marketing strategy focused on 'the development of marine industries and the high growth area of marine science and technology';[53] it has been renamed Oceansgate. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Where the old ropehouse had stood a short canal known as the Camber was laid out, terminating in a boat basin with a boathouse. In time new gunpowder magazines were built further north, first at Keyham (1770s), but later (having to make way for further dockyard expansion) relocating to Bull Point (1850). public car parking and toilets, slipways etc, Anecdotal information on possible hazards at the site for divers and snorkellers. DML had been running the Dockyard since privatisation in 1987.[2]. 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. Morice Ordnance Yard remained independent from the dockyard until 1941, at which point it was integrated into the larger complex. [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. Located within HMS Drake's Haven and inside the naval base's Wyvern Gym . HISTORY: part of the second phase of the barracks, the HMS DRAKE, DRAKE HOUSE AND ATTACHED WALLS AND RAILINGS, SALTASH ROAD Listed on the National Heritage List for England. Plymouth Drake Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets SO59 Bonaventure House South Yard, just down the road from HMS Vivid and the Naval Hertridge centre 0.00 Miles Away; Serco Integrated Services Hmnb Devonport Bldg So15 0.00 Miles Away; Services Sound & Vision Corporation Frobisher Block 0.01 Miles Away; James Fisher Rumic Building S146 0.01 Miles Away Learn how your comment data is processed. For ships with the same name, see, Operating base in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy. 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. The 2,372 ton Lugano, loaded with cotton and steel from Virginia came into the Sound and was hit on her starboard side by one torpedo fired from U 79, the explosion ripped a large hole in the hull resulting in her sinking rapidly with no loss of life. Just one end section of the terrace survives; dating from 1692 to 1696, it is the earliest surviving building in any royal dockyard.[8]. Listed on the National Heritage List for England. painted panels; axial corridor with bedrooms on upper floors. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Both the Brisk and Lugano lie within 3km of each other - although there is no evidence to say that U79 torpedoed HMS Brisk, the proximity of the two attacks would suggest that she may have lay in wait and done so. 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. The vast site covers more than 650 acres and has 15 dry docks, four miles of waterfront, 25 tidal berths and five basins. [2], In 1880 a Royal Naval Engineering College was established at Keyham, housed in a new building just outside the dockyard wall alongside the Quadrangle where students (who joined at 15 years of age) gained hands-on experience of the latest naval engineering techniques. Portsmouth. staircase; 2 central windows above, then cornice linked to It proceeded to Church Bay where it anchored, but soon began to list, and eventually capsized and sank. The site is approximately 500m south-west of Church Bay and is marked with a large yellow marker buoy. If so it would have been a major achievement for a U-Boat Captain to claim a Cruiser, Destroyer and a 2,350-ton merchant ship within a few hours of each. Source Historic England Archive BB98/02592. [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. [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. The name HMS Drake and its command structure has been extended to cover the entire base. She was purchased in 1770 and briefly named HMS Drake. [10], Most of these buildings and structures were rebuilt over ensuing years, including Dummer's original basin and dry dock (today known as No. [71] The traditional shout of "Oggy Oggy Oggy" was used to cheer on the Devonport team in the Navy's field gun competition. central dining room with panelled walls, large fireplaces with Public access, i.e., diving on the site is permitted on a look but do not touch basis. From 1934 until the early 21st century the naval barracks on the site was named HMS Drake (it had previously been known as HMS Vivid after the base ship of the same name). 2 Slip and moored alongside the quay wall". A general description of the physical features of the dive site, The history of the wreck provided by the Senior Marine Archaeologist from the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division (only included for wreck sites), A description of the species composition at the site. This includes the Navy's assault ships HMSAlbion and HMSBulwark. Tetrastyle Ionic porch is approached by a double L-plan These innovations also allowed rapid erection of staging and greater workforce mobility. We are now on Facebook. . Records of HMS Drake from other sources. Environmental and Historical Designations: A list of any environmental or historical designations attributed to the site, or overlapping it. Until the late nineteenth century, sailors whose ships were being repaired or refitted, or who were awaiting allocation to a vessel, were accommodated in floating hulks. There were suggestions that to save her an attempt was going to be made to beach her in Church Bay, unfortunately, the degree of the list became critical and she was abandoned to capsize in eighteen metres of water a few hundred metres from the shore. HM Naval Base Devonport is the home port of the Devonport Flotilla which includes the Trafalgar-class submarines. in towards dome with turned finial. Licence number 102006.006. each side with pilasters, cornices and wainscot, and the rear HMS Brisk was built in 1910, a type H (Acorn) destroyer with a top speed of 27 knots. Search over 1 million photographs and drawings from the 1850s to the present day using our images archive. Rathlin Harbour has pontoons for around 40 boats. Search over 400,000 listed places Overview Official List Entry Comments and Photos Previous Overview Next Comments and Photos Do you have any photos of this dive site you would like to contribute? officers were housed in Howard and Seymour blocks (qqv) before There were no casualties as a result of the capsizing and the Admiralty announced her loss on October 4th, though no reference was made to HMS Brisk. The Drake did not lie undisturbed, on the 4th November 1962, the 595 ton 'Ella Hewitt' skippered by William Gregson fouled the wreck while leaving Church Bay and within eighteen hours had sunk adjacent to her. List of ships with the same or similar names, Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Drake&oldid=1128898823, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 15:16. HMNB Devonport is located in Devonport, in the west of the city of Plymouth in Devon, England. Devonport. The Engineering College moved to nearby Manadon in 1958; the Jacobethan-style building then went on to house the Dockyard Technical College for a time, but was demolished in 1985. The trawler is severely broken up with its bow lying in the wreckage of the Drake. Estimates for the damage were put at 150,000 in the values of the day, and would have totalled 500,000 had the fire not been contained by demolishing several surrounding buildings. [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). centre block flanked by symmetrical 2:1:2-bay fronts which are [9] On the New Ground to the south a new smithery was constructed, in 1776, containing 48 forges; though subsequently rebuilt it too still stands, the earliest surviving smithery in any royal dockyard. HMS Drake (1743) was a 14-gun sloop launched in 1743 and sold in 1748. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. window over 3-light flat-headed window; right of the tower are See our extensive range of expert advice to help you care for and protect historic places. [2], Further north still, Weston Mill Lake (at one time Devonport's coaling yard) was converted in the 1980s to provide frigate berths for the Type 22 fleet. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. [4], In 1588, the ships of the English Navy set sail for the Spanish Armada through the mouth of the River Plym, thereby establishing the military presence in Plymouth. it was built. In May 2017 the Drake was scheduled under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (NI) Order 1995 in recognition of the sites significance and to mark the centenary of its sinking. Search over 400,000 listed places Overview Official List Entry Comments and Photos Previous Overview Next Comments and Photos Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Use our map search to find more listed places. Satellite and aerial maps of HMS Drake with nearby locations Toggle Map History of this Location The Royal Navy has been associated with Plymouth and Devonport since before the 1500s. His Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport (HMNB Devonport) is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy (the others being HMNB Clyde and HMNB Portsmouth) and is the sole nuclear repair and refuelling facility for the Royal Navy. An aerial photograph of the core of HMNB Devonport in 2005 with several ships alongside. Water and electricity are available on the pontoon but there is no reliable source of fuel. The deep-water access it offers has made the site desirable for manufacturers of 'superyachts' and in 2012 Princess Yachts acquired the freehold to 20 acres (0.081km2) at the southern end, with a view to building a construction facility. Royal Navy. Lugano was a cargo steamer built in 1917 by Irvine's of Hartlepool and owed by the Gulf Line. the Olympic had sailed empty from New York, HMS Essex escorted her for part of the crossing and she was met by the Drake in the Northern Approaches and escorted to port. Find out about services offered by Historic England for funding, planning, education and research, as well as training and skill development. passages on 2-span bridges to double-depth quarters blocks at In 2013 a new Royal Marines base, RM Tamar, was opened alongside; as well as serving as headquarters for 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, it can accommodate marines, alongside their ships, prior to deployment. On 30 December 1690, a contract was let for a dockyard to be built: the start of Plymouth (later Devonport) Royal Dockyard. The dockyard began in what is now known as the South Yard area of Devonport. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7161 - The Best And Worst Of British Cities 4 -. INTERIOR: wardroom has a richly-decorated interior with a fine Grade II Listed Building: Hms Drake Main Gateway With Gate Pier Arches, Gates, Flanking Walls And Railings. Members who served with HMS Drake Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from HMS Drake . Having dismissed the Plymouth site as inadequate, he settled on the Hamoaze area which soon became known as Plymouth Dock, later renamed Devonport. In 1689 Prince William of Orange became William III and almost immediately he required the building of a new Royal Dockyard west of Portsmouth. Central block has tall entrance tower which rises 2 stages This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. More In my innocence, I could never figure out why they forgot to put those supplies onboard in Fleetwood. The Devonport Lines were a bastion fortification which consisted of an earthen rampart with a wide ditch and a glacis. Lugano was a cargo steamer built in 1917 by Irvine's of Hartlepool and owed by the Gulf Line. Like their famous predecessor, Francis Drake, these sailors, from HMS 'Drake', find time for a game of bowls on Plymouth Ho before reporting for duty. triangular parapet pediment to each entrance bay is a tall The postcode is PL2 2BG and a map of where you are going can be found at HMS Drake (1770) was a 12-gun sloop launched as the civilian Marquis of Granby. The town that grew around the dockyard was called Plymouth Dock up to 1823, when the townspeople petitioned for it to be renamed Devonport. 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. 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