Fb 56 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Fb 56 (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 35.03 N,3 41.709 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 34 m |
| Water Depth | 37 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FB 56 (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | barge |
| Sonar Length | 29.2 |
| Sonar Width | 8.7 |
| Shadow Height | 5.6 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Scour Dimensions | ,,,045 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | survey vessel |
| Surveying Details | H3838/86 24.5.88 H3838/86 24.5.88 CONCRETE BARGE, LEAST DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, LOCATED IN 533501N, 034138W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NCA - PLOTS CLOSE TO CHARTED WKS. H3838/86 2.11.88 H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS NE. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.0MTRS; SHADOW HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 29.2MTRS, BEAM 8.7MTRS. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 56. CHART AS WK 34MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. 27.2.98 27.2.98 NOW CHARTED AS WK 34MTRS. NE 1978. HH100/351/17 24.4.01 HH100/351/17 24.4.01 LOCATED IN 5335.030N, 0341.710W [WGD]. (HMS SANDOWN). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 24, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.
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