Bay Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bay fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.167 N,2 19.296 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.469450
  • Longitude: -2.321600
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAY FISHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 575
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0003.0,,001.0,250
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0675/41 14.3.40 INS NDW IN 562730N, 022000W. - NM 624/41. H3704/69 29.9.69 LOCATED IN 562809N, 021912W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LENGTH ABOUT 200FT. HIGH 25FT. LYING NE/SW ON A BOTTOM GENTLY SLOPING DOWN TO THE EAST. NO APPRECIABLE SCOUR. GOOD SONAR ECHOS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). AMEND TO WK 22FMS. BR STD. H5202/69 15.11.72 AMEND BY NM. - NM 2186/72. HH091/152/01 - SEP 2008/000080688 14.7.08 EXAM'D 19.2.08 IN 5628.167N, 0219.296W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 48.0MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 3MTRS TOWARDS 250 DEGS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 200MTRS TOWARDS 010 DEGS. DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1152). AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY J LEWIS & SON, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR ROSYTH. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED WK, ?BOWS WSW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28.167 N,2 19.296 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAY FISHER wreck located?

The BAY FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.167 N,2 19.296 W.

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

The BAY FISHER lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 56 28.167 N,2 19.296 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAY FISHER?

The seabed around the BAY FISHER lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BAY FISHER sink?

The BAY FISHER sank on Feb 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BAY FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the BAY FISHER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BAY FISHER belong to?

The BAY FISHER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BAY FISHER carrying?

The BAY FISHER was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the BAY FISHER?

The BAY FISHER had a tonnage of 575 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAY FISHER?

The BAY FISHER is classified as a steam ship.

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