George Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
George fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.26 N,1 52.188 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.654333
  • Longitude: 1.869800
Wreck Depth 11.91 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE FISHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 91.42
Sonar Width 12.51
Shadow Height 7.34
Orientation 142
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1920
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 094.5,036.8,007.5,142
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6284/20 4.9.20 SUNK 0.25 MILE, N 50 DEG W [MAG] FROM CROSS SAND LTV. (C IN C NORE, 3.9.20). INS AS DW. - NM 1451/20. H6856/20 27.9.20 SUNK ON MIDDLE CROSS SAND. EAST CAISTER CH BEARS 268 DEG [T], 5.5 MILES. BOTH MASTS SHOW 33FT AT LWST. BRIDGE AND DAVITS ALSO SHOW [BRIDGE 10FT]. GEN DEPTH 15FT. (TH, 4.10.20). AMEND POSN. - NM 1795/20. H6856/20 27.9.20 LOCATED IN 523907N, 015230E USING HSA. 2 MASTS SHOW 30 - 40FT. (HMS FITZROY, 25.10.20). 1923 AMENDED TO ST. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H6178/30 4.11.30 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H8469/31 24.8.55 EXAM'D 4.10.54 IN 523914N, 015118E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 41, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 52FT. SCOUR DEPTH 61FT. SEABED FINE SAND. (ECES, 4.10.54). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 5FT. - NM 1975/55. H3930/61 17.4.63 NOT FOUND. SEABED NOW SHOALER THAN REPD SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, OCT '62). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H1927/69 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. GEN DEPTH NOW 13 - 17FT. SEABED V UNEVEN. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE. (HMS ECHO, HI 40B/68). DELETED. BR STD. H4852/74 17.12.74 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NO CONTACT OBTAINED DURING TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 11/74). H1960/79 31.3.81 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). HH090/569/01 12.7.93 LOCATED IN REPD POSN DURING ROUTINE AREA SONAR SEARCH. V STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. NOT FOUND WITH E/S. NO SONAR HEIGHT OR EVIDENCE OF SCOUR. LIES FLUSH WITH SEABED. GEN DEPTH 12.6MTRS. NOT FULLY EXAM'D, NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 569). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/847/01 24.5.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH NOW 10MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 847). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. 6.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1162). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2014/000142852 26.11.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2020/000253815 22.10.20 WK LOCATED 19.10.20; IN 5239.260, 0152.185E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.32MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1686_H102_007). RE-INS DW 13.3MTRS. SEP 2021/000074841 12.3.21 EXAM'D 26.10.20 IN 5239.260N, 0152.188E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25.16MTRS. LENGTH 91.42MTRS, WIDTH 12.51MTRS, HT 7.34MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/360 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 94.5MTRS, WIDTH 36.8MTRS, 7.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 142 DEGS. WK LARGELY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1686). AMEND DW 11.9MTRS, POSN AMENDED.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2021

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND ON CROSS SANDS AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW.

General Comments

UK NM 6215/20. INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE FISHER wreck located?

The GEORGE FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.26 N,1 52.188 E.

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

The GEORGE FISHER lies at a depth of about 11.91 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.26 N,1 52.188 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE FISHER?

The seabed around the GEORGE FISHER lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE FISHER sink?

The GEORGE FISHER sank on Sep 2, 1920.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE FISHER was discovered in 1920.

What country did the GEORGE FISHER belong to?

The GEORGE FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEORGE FISHER carrying?

The GEORGE FISHER was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE FISHER?

The GEORGE FISHER is classified as a steam ship.

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