Highland Home (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Highland home (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.697 N,5 6.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.661617
  • Longitude: -5.110167
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 71.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.5
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 1371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1895
Original Detection Year 2006
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 27, 2006

Surveying Details

SEP 2006/000407272 18.12.06 WK DIVED 1.7.06 IN 5139.697N, 0506.610W [WGD]. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES N/S WITH BOWS N. (H DYER, EMAIL DTD 12.12.06). INS AS WK USC 16MTRS. - NM 447/07. 9.1.07 LIES IN 5139.80N, 0506.70W [WGD]. LIES MAINLY FLAT TO THE SEABED WITH ONLY BOWS INTACT. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 2007). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J R CUTHBERTSON, GLASGOW. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR LONDON. WAS UNDER TOW OF S TUG WARRIER WHEN TOW PARTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. NOT SEEN AGAIN. CREW OF 17 AND 2 PASSENGERS LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS N, DIMENSIONS AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.697 N,5 6.61 W
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FAQ

Where is the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.697 N,5 6.61 W.

How deep is the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.697 N,5 6.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) sink?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 10, 1895.

When was the wreck of the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel,ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1371 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)?

The HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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