Homestead Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Homestead Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 29.347 N,74 53.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.489117
  • Longitude: 74.890283
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOMESTEAD
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 120.4 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6629
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5382/27 23.8.27 WK (1927) IN POSN APPROX 122930N, 745400E. (BOMBAY NM 99M/27). INS AS DWPA (1927). - NM 1524/27. H5546/27 29.8.27 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (BOMBAY NM 105/27). NCA. H6632/27 13.10.27 DWPD IN POSN 122930N, 745230E. (BOMBAY NM 118/27). - NM 1862/27. H6632/27 3.10.28 DWPA IN POSN 122930N, 745415E. (BOMBAY NM 80M/28). - NM 1596/28. H65/29 1.1.29 FURTHER POSN GIVEN AS 122900N, 745345E. (M.A COLOMBO). NCA. H65/29 5.2.30 WK 0.25FMS IN POSN 122930N, 745330E. (H.I.M.S. PALINURUS). - NM 230/30. H184/36 7.1.36 DRUM BUOY LAID TO MARK WK. (BOMBAY NM 116M(T)/36). NCA. H184/36 5.2.36 G CON BUOY LAID APPROX 0.75 MILES ENE OF WK. (BOMBAY NM 132/36). - NM 277/36. H184/36 18.2.36 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6FMS 0FT, BUOY REMOVED. (BOMBAY NM 195/36). - NM 361/36. H4335/51 15.6.68 SHOWN AS SW 7FMS IN POSN 122916N, 745328E ON INDIAN 2029. BR STD. 22.7.81 SHOWN AS SW 13.0MTRS ON INDIAN 22 [1980]. NC 708.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY THE FEDERAL SB BOARD. OWNED TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. TURBINE ENGINE OF 619NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR BOMBAY & NEW YORK. FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF THE MALABAR COAST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 29.347 N,74 53.417 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOMESTEAD wreck located?

The HOMESTEAD wreck is located at coordinates 12 29.347 N,74 53.417 E.

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

The HOMESTEAD lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 12 29.347 N,74 53.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOMESTEAD?

The seabed around the HOMESTEAD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HOMESTEAD sink?

The HOMESTEAD sank on Feb 21, 1927.

When was the wreck of the HOMESTEAD discovered?

The wreck of the HOMESTEAD was discovered in 1927.

What country did the HOMESTEAD belong to?

The HOMESTEAD belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the HOMESTEAD?

The HOMESTEAD had a tonnage of 6629 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOMESTEAD?

The HOMESTEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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