Fb 289 And 292 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 289 and 292 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.963 N,3 41.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.582717
  • Longitude: -3.689450
Wreck Depth 34.59 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 338
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0024.0,,000.8,090
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2022

Surveying Details

H3838/86 3.12.87 WK LOCATED IN 533456N, 034117W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 38.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 29.11.87). NCA. H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 IN 533456N, 034117W [WGD] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 39.25MTRS. SCOUR TO 41MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 6.5 MTRS; SHADOW HT 4.9MTRS. LENGTH 26.7MTRS. TWO BARGES, LYING TOGETHER IN A 'T' SHAPE, TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 289 AND 292. CHART AS WK 34MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. HH100/351/17 24.4.01 WK LOCATED IN 5334.950N, 0341.360W [WGD]. (HMS SANDOWN). NCA. 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.964N, 0341.370W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.99 IN GEN DEPTH 39.99MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 34.99MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 24MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. TWO BARGES, LYING IN A 'T' SHAPE, COVERING 33MTRS BY 11MTRS. HT 7MTRS. STROND MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BOTH INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). INTACT, UPRIGHT. RETAIN WKS 34MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 21.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.963N, 0341.367W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 34.59 IN GEN DEPTH 39.99MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 24MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. TWO BARGES, LYING IN A 'T' SHAPE, COVERING 33MTRS BY 11MTRS, 338/158 DEGS. HT 7MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BOTH INTACT. UPRIGHT. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 34.59MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

TWO BARGES IN 'T' SHAPE, DIMENSIONS COVER BOTH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.963 N,3 41.367 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.963 N,3 41.367 W.

How deep is the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34.59 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.963 N,3 41.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY)?

The FB 289 AND 292 (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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