Ocean Home Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ocean home Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.765 N,3 13.729 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.529417
  • Longitude: -3.228817
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN HOME
Type steam ship
Length 55.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1066
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1867
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 1997

Surveying Details

6.4.64 6.4.64 WK 2FMS 4FT SHOWN IN 533144N, 031339W ON BA 1951. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 24.4.73 24.4.73 POSN 533144N, 031341W. DEPTH 16FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY K3500/9. DELETE. H1270/81 5.3.81 H1270/81 5.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 4.4MTRS IN 533145N, 031339W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN'81 [K8577/1]. BR STD. 9.9.97 9.9.97 GEN DEPTH IS SHOALER THAN LEAST DEPTH OVER WK. AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

1.12.1867 GROUNDED ON QUEENS CHANNEL BAR & REMAINED. WENT TO PIECES & DISAPPEARED DURING A HEAVY STORM FROM NNE ON NIGHT OF 1.12.1867.

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN HOME wreck located?

The OCEAN HOME wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.765 N,3 13.729 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN HOME?

The seabed around the OCEAN HOME lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN HOME sink?

The OCEAN HOME sank on Nov 26, 1867.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN HOME discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN HOME was discovered in 1964.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN HOME?

The OCEAN HOME had a tonnage of 1066 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN HOME?

The OCEAN HOME is classified as a steam ship.

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