Joseph Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Joseph fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.017 N,5 17.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.083617
  • Longitude: -5.284383
Water Depth 99 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPH FISHER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN 16M W BY N FROM CODLING LT VESSEL. (IDSA M43252). INS AS NDW. BR STD. APPROX POSN ACCEPTED AS 530500N, 051700W. 16.2.45 16.2.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT 530700N, 051600W. (AUBD 319/288) H1935/80 19.5.82 H1935/80 19.5.82 NOTHING FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GARSTON FOR NEW ROSS. IN COMPANY WITH MARY FANNY. CAPTURED BY UB-64 & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. SANK AT ONCE, 7HRS AFTER LEAVING HOLYHEAD. SURVIVORS RECOVERED BY SS LONSDALE AND LANDED AT PEEL. (WW1SL, BOT & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPH FISHER wreck located?

The JOSEPH FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.017 N,5 17.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEPH FISHER?

The seabed around the JOSEPH FISHER lies at approximately 99 meters deep.

When did the JOSEPH FISHER sink?

The JOSEPH FISHER sank on Sep 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPH FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPH FISHER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JOSEPH FISHER belong to?

The JOSEPH FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOSEPH FISHER carrying?

The JOSEPH FISHER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPH FISHER?

The JOSEPH FISHER had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPH FISHER?

The JOSEPH FISHER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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