Fisher Boys (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Fisher boys (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 57.36 N,0 51.36 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| 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.
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