Where is the FB97 wreck located?

The FB97 wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.099 N,2 57.381 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB97?

The seabed around the FB97 lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

The wreck of the FB97 was discovered in 1956.

The FB97 is classified as a barge.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	lifted
Fb97 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	53 20.099 N,2 57.381 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 53.334983 Longitude: -2.956350
Water Depth	1 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	FB97
Type	barge
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 31, 1956
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1956
Last Detection Year	1956
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H1279/56 21.2.56 H1279/56 21.2.56 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532005N, 025718W, 335.5DEGS, 645 FT FROM E6 RED BUOY, EASTHAM CHANNEL. (LL & MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL NM 1/56). PILOTAGE WATERS AND SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. NCA. H1279/56 2.3.56 H1279/56 2.3.56 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL NM 3/56). AMEND LIFT. NCA. RSDRA2025000158902 30.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 13.03.2025). NFA. RSDRA2025000386984 12.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 24.07.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 12, 2025

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