J H Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
J h fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.185 N,0 7.247 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536417
  • Longitude: 0.120783
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name J H FISHER
Type cutter
Flag GB
Tonnage 461
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2011

Surveying Details

H535/63 13.2.63 DW (MAST) IN 533210N, 000721E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (HUMBER NMS 1 & 2/63). - NM 316/63. H535/63 24.2.65 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (HUMBER CB NM 9/65). NCA. H474/66 13.1.67 LT FLOAT NO.2A ESTABLISHED IN 533210N, 000721E. (HUMBER CB NM 3/67). - NM 186/67. H293/67 20.4.67 DISPERSED TO 50FT. (HCB ANNUAL REPORT 1966). H6450/68 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 266). H7960/68 18.6.70 WK 8FMS 2FT IN 533210N, 000721E BY WIRE BOTTOM SWEEP. (CONOCO SURVEY, DREDGING INVESTIGATIONS LTD, [K5863/3 ME]). BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT LOCATED. DCS3 CONTACT CLOSE E & CLOSE SOUNDING REVEALED LARGE RIDGE. (SOISS 1973). AMEND TO FOUL. NC 1188. 4.1.11 CONSIDERED TO BE SAME ITEM AS [57118](QV). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN THICK FOG & SNOWSTORM AFTER COLLISION WITH TANKER ESSO GLASGOW.

General Comments

SEE [57118]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.185 N,0 7.247 E
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FAQ

Where is the J H FISHER wreck located?

The J H FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.185 N,0 7.247 E.

How deep is the seabed around the J H FISHER?

The seabed around the J H FISHER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the J H FISHER sink?

The J H FISHER sank on Jan 12, 1963.

When was the wreck of the J H FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the J H FISHER was discovered in 1963.

What country did the J H FISHER belong to?

The J H FISHER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the J H FISHER?

The J H FISHER had a tonnage of 461 tons.

What type of wreck is the J H FISHER?

The J H FISHER is classified as a cutter.

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