Alice Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed, dead
Alice fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.815 N,3 8.93 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.530250
  • Longitude: -3.148833
Wreck Depth 11.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE FISHER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1887
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2025

Surveying Details

SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 4FT IN 533148N, 030848W ON BA 1951. 12.10.71 WK 6FMS 2FT SHOWN IN 533148N, 030851W ON MDHB SURVEY K3500/8 [MAY 1971]. BR STD. 20.8.73 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 38FT [LBD] ON 30.12.1887 BY MDHB IN 533148N, 030853W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 1.7.74 AMEND TO WK 11.1MTRS [LAT] IN 533148N, 030851W. (CONVERSATION WITH MD & HC 5.6.74). 10.3.81 NOT SHOWN ON MDHC SURVEY K8577/4 [JAN 1981]. DELETED. NE 1951. 14.3.91 NOT SHOWN ON MDHC SURVEYS OR TEMPLATES [1991]. INS WK 11.1MTRS IN 533148N, 030851W. AWAIT FURTHER INFORMATION FROM MDHC. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 20.0MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 31.10.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000144561 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2025]. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 06.03.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1867. PASSAGE MUCKROSS, CO CORK FOR LIVERPOOL. RAN AGROUND & SANK ON TAYLORS BANK IN NNW FORCE 8. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.815 N,3 8.93 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALICE FISHER wreck located?

The ALICE FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.815 N,3 8.93 W.

How deep is the ALICE FISHER and where exactly is it located?

The ALICE FISHER lies at a depth of about 11.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.815 N,3 8.93 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE FISHER?

The seabed around the ALICE FISHER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ALICE FISHER sink?

The ALICE FISHER sank on Dec 17, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ALICE FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE FISHER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ALICE FISHER belong to?

The ALICE FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALICE FISHER carrying?

The ALICE FISHER was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE FISHER?

The ALICE FISHER had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE FISHER?

The ALICE FISHER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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