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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 10, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.
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