Onward Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Onward fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.671 N,4 8.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.777850
  • Longitude: -4.134583
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONWARD FISHER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Tonnage 24
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1987
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3112/86 17.9.87 REMAINED PARTIALLY VISIBLE ON HALF-TIDE ROCK IN 544640N, 040800W APPROX, BUT BROKE UP AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS AND BAD WEATHER. WRECKAGE FLOATED AWAY. REPORTED SPREAD OVER ROCKY FORESHORE UP TO 4 MILES NW OF STRANDING POSN. (MR WOOD, CG KIRKCUDBRIGHT, TELECON 17.9.87). PLOTS ON EDGE OF LAND. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE WIGTOWN BAY FOR BRIGHOUSE BAY. STRUCK HALF-TIDE ROCK, BRIGHOUSE BAY, AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ONWARD FISHER wreck located?

The ONWARD FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.671 N,4 8.075 W.

When did the ONWARD FISHER sink?

The ONWARD FISHER sank on Aug 3, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ONWARD FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the ONWARD FISHER was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ONWARD FISHER belong to?

The ONWARD FISHER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ONWARD FISHER?

The ONWARD FISHER had a tonnage of 24 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONWARD FISHER?

The ONWARD FISHER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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