Sound Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sound fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 24.49 N,2 57.005 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.408167
  • Longitude: -2.950083
Wreck Depth 49.37 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUND FISHER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 69.12
Sonar Width 15.67
Shadow Height 15.66
Orientation 312
Tonnage 1130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1957
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 029.0,013.2,003.3,312
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H727/57 14.2.57 POSN 120DEG, 5.4M APPROX FROM NOSS HEAD. (FO SCOTLAND). INS AS NDW IN 582557N, 025400W. BR STD. 25.8.78 AMEND TO USCPA 44MTRS. NC 115. 31.7.70 SANK 8M E OF NOSS HEAD. (LLOYDS). H2336/84 19.3.86 EXAM'D 8.10.85 IN 582430N, 025652W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.5MTRS, LENGTH 77MTRS. LYING 120/300 DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 LOCATED IN 5824.430N, 0256.990W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN 71MTRS. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA. HH100/351/15 21.8.00 DIVED 11.8.00 IN 5824.430N, 0256.990W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. STANDS 9.5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL STRENGTH. SCOUR 1MTR EXTENDS 65MTRS TOWARDS 120 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. SEABED FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELLS. WK IS INTACT. BACK IS BROKEN JUST FWD OF THE REAR SUPERSTRUCTURE AND THE FRONT PORTION SITS ON A LEVEL KEEL. STERN PORTION IS BENT DOWNWARDS AT THE BACK AND HAS A 30 DEG LIST TO PORT. CABINS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE ALL INTACT AND ARE COVERED WITH SOFT CORALS. FWD CARGO AREA IS A JUMBLE OF METAL (PROBABLY THE CARGO) AND THE BOW SECTION IS INTACT. HIGHEST PART OF THE WK IS FRONT OF THE STERN SECTION. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J LEIGH/ B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.12.07 COMMERCIAL GUARD REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. RSDRA2022000131756 21.10.22 EXAM'D 13.7.21; WRECK LOCATED IN 5824.490N, 0257.005W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 49.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 69.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.7MTRS, HEIGHT 15.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 312/132 DEGS. MAINLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT HOWEVER, THE BACK SEEMS BROKEN. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1198). AMEND NDW 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW AFTER CARGO SHIFTED WHILST EN-ROUTE LYNESS TO GHENT. SHE LATER CAPSIZED & SANK. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the SOUND FISHER wreck located?

The SOUND FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 58 24.49 N,2 57.005 W.

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

The SOUND FISHER lies at a depth of about 49.37 meters and is located at coordinates 58 24.49 N,2 57.005 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUND FISHER?

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

When did the SOUND FISHER sink?

The SOUND FISHER sank on Jan 13, 1957.

When was the wreck of the SOUND FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the SOUND FISHER was discovered in 1957.

What country did the SOUND FISHER belong to?

The SOUND FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOUND FISHER carrying?

The SOUND FISHER was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the SOUND FISHER?

The SOUND FISHER had a tonnage of 1130 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUND FISHER?

The SOUND FISHER is classified as a motor vessel.

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