Fb 47 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 47 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.08 N,3 41.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584667
  • Longitude: -3.686550
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 47 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 40
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 39MTRS, LOCATED IN 533504N, 034106W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). BR STD. H3838/86 2.11.88 H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.1MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEG. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 47. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.08 N,3 41.193 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 47 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.08 N,3 41.193 W.

How deep is the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 47 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.08 N,3 41.193 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 47 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FB 47 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FB 47 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FB 47 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 47 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.