Lough Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lough fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.02 N,7 19.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.900333
  • Longitude: -7.325833
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOUGH FISHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 418
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Surveying Details

H351/20 H351/20 SUNK 12 MILES SSE FROM HELVICK HEAD. (WW1SL, LLWW1). INS AS NDW IN 515400N, 071930W. BR STD. 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. NE 2049. 13.3.78 13.3.78 AMEND TO AS WK USCPA 50MTRS. NC 2049.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887 BY MC ILWAINE, LEWIS & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOUGH FISHER STEAMSHIP CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 61 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORK FOR GARSTON. PRESUMED SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-101. ALL HANDS LOST. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the LOUGH FISHER wreck located?

The LOUGH FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.02 N,7 19.55 W.

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

The LOUGH FISHER lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.02 N,7 19.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOUGH FISHER?

The seabed around the LOUGH FISHER lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the LOUGH FISHER sink?

The LOUGH FISHER sank on Mar 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LOUGH FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the LOUGH FISHER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LOUGH FISHER belong to?

The LOUGH FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOUGH FISHER carrying?

The LOUGH FISHER was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LOUGH FISHER?

The LOUGH FISHER had a tonnage of 418 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOUGH FISHER?

The LOUGH FISHER is classified as a steam ship.

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