Fb 295 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 295 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.247 N,3 39.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.587450
  • Longitude: -3.665167
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 295 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 29.9
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 6.11.87 H3838/86 6.11.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LOCATED IN 533514N, 033950W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 5.11.88). BR STD. H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 DESCRIBED AS A CONCRETE BARGE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357, ROS). 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 40MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO NE. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 2.7MTRS, SHADOW HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 29.9MTRS. LIES 036/216 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 295. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.247 N,3 39.91 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 295 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 295 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.247 N,3 39.91 W.

How deep is the FB 295 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 295 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.247 N,3 39.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 295 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 295 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 295 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 295 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the FB 295 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 295 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.