Fb 43 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 43 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.064 N,3 41.143 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584400
  • Longitude: -3.685717
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 43 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 75
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 36 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS, LOCATED IN 533503N, 034104W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). BR STD. H3838/86 2.11.88 H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 26.11.88 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.4 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 40.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.4MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.3MTRS. LIES 075/255DEGS. E/S DEPTH AFFECTED BY SWELL, CHART AS WK 36MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.064 N,3 41.143 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 43 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.064 N,3 41.143 W.

How deep is the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 43 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.064 N,3 41.143 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 43 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FB 43 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FB 43 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FB 43 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 43 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.