Homefire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Homefire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.449 N,1 28.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.090817
  • Longitude: 1.470333
Wreck Depth 26.55 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOMEFIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 72.2
Sonar Width 17.5
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 32
Tonnage 1262
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1941
Scour Dimensions 065.5,,002.3,123.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2018

Surveying Details

H02361/41 2.7.41 SANK IN 530527N, 012808E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. LIES 064/244 DEG. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 33FT [LWS]. (HMS FRANKLIN, 2.7.41). INS AS WK 5FMS 3FT. - NM 1815/41. H02361/41 4.10.48 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73 IN GEN DEPTH 93FT. POSN 530520N, 012812E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 2094/48. H332/62 4.2.63 CHARTED POSN CONFIRMED. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 105. 4.6.91 WK LOCATED IN 530530N, 012817.5E. (PIPELINE TASK FORCE, MOBIL N SEA OIL). NCA. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 EXAM'D 25.7.91 IN 530525.1N, 012819.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.0, FOUL AT 22.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG WITH DEEP SCOUR TO SE OUT TO 170MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 7.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.449N, 0128.220W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 26.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 72.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.5MTRS, HEIGHT 8.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 65.5MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 123 DEGS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SUNDERLAND. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. TWO MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.449 N,1 28.22 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOMEFIRE wreck located?

The HOMEFIRE wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.449 N,1 28.22 E.

How deep is the HOMEFIRE and where exactly is it located?

The HOMEFIRE lies at a depth of about 26.55 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.449 N,1 28.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOMEFIRE?

The seabed around the HOMEFIRE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the HOMEFIRE sink?

The HOMEFIRE sank on Jul 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HOMEFIRE discovered?

The wreck of the HOMEFIRE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HOMEFIRE belong to?

The HOMEFIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOMEFIRE carrying?

The HOMEFIRE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HOMEFIRE?

The HOMEFIRE had a tonnage of 1262 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOMEFIRE?

The HOMEFIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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