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
  • Latitude: 53.583833
  • Longitude: -3.695150
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
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2001

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.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

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FAQ

Where is the FB 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 56 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.03 N,3 41.709 W.

How deep is the FB 56 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.03 N,3 41.709 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 56 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 56 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 56 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the FB 56 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 56 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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