Fisher Boys (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fisher boys (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 57.36 N,0 51.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.956000
  • Longitude: -0.856000
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 16.1.07 SEP 2008/000004144 16.1.07 TAKING WATER IN 5800.0N, 0051.0W, SANK IN 5757.62N, 0051.52W [WGD]. (ABERDEEN CG EMAIL DTD 11.08 & TELECON). NCA. 16.1.08 SEP 2008/000004230 16.1.08 WK LOCATED IN 5757.36N, 0051.36W [WGD], V CLOSE TO REPORTED SINKING POSN. STANDS 6-7MTRS HIGH. PROBABLY THIS VESSEL. (MV SEA SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 13.1.08). INS AS WK 92MTRS. - NM 694/08.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1980 BY MACDUFF BOAT BUILDING AND ENGINEERING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J L MICHAEL, WHITEHILLS, BANFFSHIRE. OIL ENGINE OF 535 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 57.36 N,0 51.36 W
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FAQ

Where is the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 57.36 N,0 51.36 W.

How deep is the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 57 57.36 N,0 51.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) sink?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 11, 2008.

When was the wreck of the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY)?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY)?

The FISHER BOYS (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.