Fb 275 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 275 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.064 N,3 39.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584400
  • Longitude: -3.665717
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 275 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 26.7
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 50
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 6.11.87 H3838/86 6.11.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 35.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS, LOCATED IN 533503N, 033952W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 5.11.87). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 DESCRIBED AS CONCRETE BARGE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 28.10.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO NE. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.5MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.7MTRS. LENGTH 26.7MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 275. E/S 'ON TOP' AFFECTED BY HEAVE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

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FAQ

Where is the FB 275 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 275 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.064 N,3 39.943 W.

How deep is the FB 275 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 275 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.064 N,3 39.943 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 275 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 275 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 275 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 275 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the FB 275 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 275 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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