Fb 297 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 297 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.414 N,3 40.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.590233
  • Longitude: -3.676833
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 297 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 26.3
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2001

Surveying Details

H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 CONCRETE BARGE, LEAST DEPTH 35 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LOCATED IN 533424N, 034032W [OGB] (SHOWN IN 533524N, 034032W ON FAIR SHEET). (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). INS IN FAIR SHEET POSN. BR STD. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 25.11.87 IN 533524N, 034032W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.7 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 5.2MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.2MTRS. LENGTH 26.3MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 297. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.414 N,3 40.61 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 297 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 297 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.414 N,3 40.61 W.

How deep is the FB 297 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 297 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.414 N,3 40.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 297 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 297 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 297 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 297 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the FB 297 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 297 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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