Fisher Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fisher queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 32.488 N,6 46.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.541467
  • Longitude: -6.780117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FISHER QUEEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1973
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Surveying Details

30.4.73 REPORTED TO BE ASHORE ON GUNNA RKS, BUT EVENTUALLY CONFIRMED TO BE HIGH & DRY ON SALUM BEACH, ISLE OF COLL. (LL, 14.4.73). NCA, POSN 563400N, 064200W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.7.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5632.5N, 0646.75W, THAT OF SAUM BEACH. STATED TO HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS). [WGD] POSN: 5632.488N, 0646.807W. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 2012. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. RAN AGROUND AND BROKE UP BETWEEN COLL & TIREE. CREW OF FIVE RECOVERED BY MFV HARBOUR MAID. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FISHER QUEEN wreck located?

The FISHER QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 32.488 N,6 46.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FISHER QUEEN?

The seabed around the FISHER QUEEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FISHER QUEEN sink?

The FISHER QUEEN sank on Apr 13, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FISHER QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the FISHER QUEEN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FISHER QUEEN belong to?

The FISHER QUEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FISHER QUEEN carrying?

The FISHER QUEEN was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the FISHER QUEEN?

The FISHER QUEEN is classified as a trawler.

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