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 |
|
| 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.
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