Bay Fisher Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bay fisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 30.581 N,3 6.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.509683
  • Longitude: -3.109667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAY FISHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 369
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1901
Original Detection Year 1901
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 1.12.1901 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 1.12.1901 & 18.1.1902 TO DEPTH 44FT [LBD] IN 533035N, 030628W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 26.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON K3500 NO 10. SEE ALSO WK OF THE 'HERSCHEL'. H2437/76 24.3.81 SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.5MTRS IN 533034N, 030630W, TOGETHER WITH SS 'HERSCHEL' ON 12.2.81. (MD & HC 17.3.81). COVERED BY OSW IN 533034N, 030630W ON NE 1951. 14.11.01 SHOWN AS OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON BA 1951 [NE 17.5.01]. GEN DEPTH NOW 7MTRS. HH091/124/01 9.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 6.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

29.11.1901 BUILT OF IRIN IN 1884 BY MACILWAINE, LEWIS & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. ON BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR LIVERPOOL. COLLIDED WITH THE WRECK 'HERSCHEL' & SANK ON THE FORECASTLE HEAD, BROKE IN TWO ON 29.11.1901. CARGO REMOVED AND LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.581 N,3 6.58 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAY FISHER wreck located?

The BAY FISHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.581 N,3 6.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAY FISHER?

The seabed around the BAY FISHER lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BAY FISHER sink?

The BAY FISHER sank on Nov 28, 1901.

When was the wreck of the BAY FISHER discovered?

The wreck of the BAY FISHER was discovered in 1901.

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,railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the BAY FISHER?

The BAY FISHER had a tonnage of 369 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAY FISHER?

The BAY FISHER is classified as a steam ship.