Pool Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pool fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.492 N,1 26.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.458200
  • Longitude: -1.443050
Wreck Depth 29.95 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POOL FISHER
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 66.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 193
Tonnage 1028
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 015.0,012.0,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.11.79 SANK ABOUT 8 MILES S OF ST CATHERINE'S LT, ISLE OF WIGHT. (LL, 7.11.79). H2555/74 26.11.79 OBSTN, PRESUMED TO BE 'POOL FISHER', LOCATED IN 503018N, 012557W [OGB]. BUOY LAID CLOSE S. (TH, TLX DTD 8.11.79). H2555/74 13.11.79 SWEPT CLEAR AT 125FT. VERY UNEVEN BOTTOM, VARYING BETWEEN 120-170FT. BUOY REMOVED. (TH, TLX DTD 13.11.79). INS SW 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 8.11.93 SEVERAL PINNACLES EXIST CLOSE TO CHARTED POSN. WK OF 'POOL FISHER' HAS BEEN LOCATED AND DIVED ON SOME MILES AWAY. (M WOODWARD, 13.10.93). NCA YET. HH100/351/08 10.12.93 LOCATED APPROX 9 MILES SW OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT IN 502730N, 012636W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES N/S, VIRTUALLY UPSIDE DOWN WITH BOW SOUTH. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED UNDER THE WK. HIGHEST POINT IS PROPELLER STANDING 23FT ABOVE GEN DEPTH 130FT. BOW IS BROKEN OFF AND NEARLY END UP. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (M J WOODWARD, 3.12.93). PREVIOUS POSN AMENDED TO ROCK, SW 37MTRS. BR STD. NOT TO BE CHARTED YET. 5.3.97 INS AS USC 30MTRS IN 502730N, 012636W [OGB]. BR STD. 5.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH090/962/01 6.12.02 EXAM'D 18.7.02 IN 5027.457N, 0126.589W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.4 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS UP TO 28MTRS AROUND WK. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. APPEARS MOSTLY BURIED WITH DEBRIS TO THE E. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.11.03 SWEPT CLEAR 28.3, FOUL 28.6MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 28MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 5.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5027.492N, 0126.584W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 193/013 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, 1.8MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY N V SCHPS 'FOXNOL'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES FISHER & SONS LTD. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR RUNCORN. CARGO POTASH. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN VERY HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO RUNCORN. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT VESSEL SANK BECAUSE NO1 HATCH WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. (LL & MSD).

General Comments

INVERTED, PROP IS HIGHEST POINT, BOW BROKEN OFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.492 N,1 26.583 W
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FAQ

Where is the POOL FISHER wreck located?

The POOL FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.492 N,1 26.583 W.

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

The POOL FISHER lies at a depth of about 29.95 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.492 N,1 26.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POOL FISHER?

The seabed around the POOL FISHER lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the POOL FISHER sink?

The POOL FISHER sank on Nov 6, 1979.

When was the wreck of the POOL FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the POOL FISHER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the POOL FISHER belong to?

The POOL FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the POOL FISHER carrying?

The POOL FISHER was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the POOL FISHER?

The POOL FISHER had a tonnage of 1028 tons.

What type of wreck is the POOL FISHER?

The POOL FISHER is classified as a carrier.

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