Shoal Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shoal fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.945 N,4 48.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.165750
  • Longitude: -4.815833
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHOAL FISHER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 47.7
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 9.7
Orientation 60
Tonnage 698
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0824/41 & H423/41 1.8.41 NDWPA IN 501020N, 044950W. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 23.2.41). - NM 1785/41. H2839/66 7.2.67 LOCATED IN 500951N, 044854W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FMS. SEABED SAND. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 16.3.66). AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3110/72 8.1.73 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1972). NCA. H3193/70 15.6.73 IN TWO PIECES. S PIECE LARGEST LYING E/W, ABOUT 150FT LONG, 30FT HIGH; SMALLER PIECE 50FT LONG, 30FT HIGH ABOUT 100YDS TO N. (R DAVIES & C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H3110/72 27.11.73 LOCATED IN 500952.2N, 044845.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.0 IN 58.0MTRS. SEABED MUD, SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. GOOD E/S AND SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1267. H3193/70 15.7.74 SMALL WK 8FT HIGH LOCATED IN 500903N, 044842W [OGB] USING DECCA. NCA. ALSO CONSIDERED THIS WK MAY BE WK OF 4 MASTED BARQUE END OF LAST CENTURY(?). (MR WILLIAMS). H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENERS IN 500950N, 044818W [OGB] AND 501004N, 044851W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 17.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5009.941N, 0448.950W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.16 IN GEN DEPTH 57.3MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 47.64MTRS ON POSSIBLE MAST. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47.7MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HT 9.66MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. SECOND SECTION LIES APPROX 50MTRS N. (MMT,. HI 1455). DEBRIS CLOSE S OF MAIN PORTION. N PART IN TWO SECTIONS. AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000153151_1 5.11.14 LEAST W/C DEPTH 47.43 IN 5009.945N, 0448.950W [WGD]. (BDC, HI 1455). RETAIN WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER & SONS LTD. WELDED CONSTRUCTION. 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 125 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AT BY BRITISH AUXILARIES, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR DEVONPORT. MINED. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

TWO FRAGMENTS LIE CLOSE N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 9.945 N,4 48.95 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHOAL FISHER wreck located?

The SHOAL FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.945 N,4 48.95 W.

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

The SHOAL FISHER lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.945 N,4 48.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHOAL FISHER?

The seabed around the SHOAL FISHER lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the SHOAL FISHER sink?

The SHOAL FISHER sank on Feb 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SHOAL FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the SHOAL FISHER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SHOAL FISHER belong to?

The SHOAL FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHOAL FISHER carrying?

The SHOAL FISHER was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SHOAL FISHER?

The SHOAL FISHER had a tonnage of 698 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHOAL FISHER?

The SHOAL FISHER is classified as a motor vessel.

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