Fb 118 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 118 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.031 N,3 40.393 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.583850
  • Longitude: -3.673217
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 118 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 156
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,,045
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2001

Surveying Details

H3838/86 3.12.87 H3838/86 3.12.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39.4MTRS, IN 533501N, 034019W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 29.11.87). BR STD. H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 DESCRIBED AS A CONCRETE BARGE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. SCOUR EXTEND TO NE. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.4MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 336/156 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 118. CHART AS WK 35MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

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FAQ

Where is the FB 118 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 118 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.031 N,3 40.393 W.

How deep is the FB 118 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 118 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.031 N,3 40.393 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 118 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 118 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 118 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 118 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the FB 118 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 118 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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