Fishpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fishpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 3.04 N,15 17.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.050667
  • Longitude: 15.284717
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FISHPOOL
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 17.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4950
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H02283/45 31.5.45 DWP, BOW 255DEGS, 3890FT & STERN, 268DEGS, 3170FT FROM CASTELLO MANIACE FL.G. LT. INSTERT F.G IN 370306N, 151708E ON WK. NE 182. H1660/46 9.4.46 PART STF. (F.H.O. MED). BR STD. H2655/47 6.5.47 DELETE LT. (C IN C, MED). - NM 1075/47. H1660/46 9.10.50 DELETE. (GENOA NM 34.5/50). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1859/50.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO. BOMBED & SET ON FIRE &EXPLODED WHILST LYING IN SYRACUSE HBR LOADED WITH AVIATION SPIRIT & MUNITIONS. OF CREW OF 36 & 17 GUNNERS, 23 CREW & 5 GUNNERS LOST, INCLUDING CAPT COLE. (DODS & LLWW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 3.04 N,15 17.083 E
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FAQ

Where is the FISHPOOL wreck located?

The FISHPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 37 3.04 N,15 17.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FISHPOOL?

The seabed around the FISHPOOL lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FISHPOOL sink?

The FISHPOOL sank on Jul 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FISHPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the FISHPOOL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FISHPOOL belong to?

The FISHPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FISHPOOL carrying?

The FISHPOOL was carrying armament,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the FISHPOOL?

The FISHPOOL had a tonnage of 4950 tons.

What type of wreck is the FISHPOOL?

The FISHPOOL is classified as a motor vessel.

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