Fb 296 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 296 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.264 N,3 39.96 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.587733
  • Longitude: -3.666000
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 296 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 175
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 CONCRETE BARGE, LEAST DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LOCATED IN 533515N, 033953W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). BR STD. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.7 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO THE E. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.1MTRS; SHADOW HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 296. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.264 N,3 39.96 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 296 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.264 N,3 39.96 W.

How deep is the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 296 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.264 N,3 39.96 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 296 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FB 296 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FB 296 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FB 296 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 296 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.