Empire Homer (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Empire homer (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 52.952 N,7 30.885 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.882533
  • Longitude: -7.514750
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 1994

Surveying Details

19.6.86 19.6.86 SCATTERED WRECKAGE OF LARGE WK, WITH GUN, DIVED ON IN 565240N, 073042W, APPROX. (TELECON - NAME OF CALLER NOT OBTAINED). NCA YET. H3112/86 10.7.86 H3112/86 10.7.86 WRECKAGE OF RIVETTED IRON ARMED STEAM VESSEL WITH TWO BOILERS RECENTLY LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 565253N, 073028W. WELL BROKEN UP, LYING CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE BAY IN ABOUT 18MTRS OF WATER. NO DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION OR ANCHORING. (D J BURTON, 10.6.86). INS AS F. BR STD. HH100/351/08 10.8.94 HH100/351/08 10.8.94 LOCATED IN 565257N, 073054W [WGD]. INVESTIGATED BY DIVER. LIES AGAINST THE ROCKS ON THE WHOLE OF THE W SIDE OF THE BAY. MAJOR PARTS IN THE QUOTED POSN. THESE INCLUDE THE ENGINE AND BOILER. LARGEST PIECE OF WK STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. UNDERWATER, THE WRECKAGE EXTENDS FROM THE CLIFFS TO A DEPTH OF 12MTRS. (J LEIGH). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. BLOWN ASHORE ONTO SKERTICHENISH ROCK, OFF SANDRAY I, HEBRIDES, WHILE ON VOYAGE GREENOCK TO NEW YORK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT (HALDIN & PHILLIPS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, ENGINE & BOILERS ARE LARGEST PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 52.952 N,7 30.885 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 52.952 N,7 30.885 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) sink?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6996 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY)?

The EMPIRE HOMER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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