Fb 72 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 72 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 35.047 N,3 40.276 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584117
  • Longitude: -3.671267
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 72 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 40
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,,045
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 23.5.88 H3838/86 23.5.88 CONCRETE BARGE LOCATED IN 533502N, 034012W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 36 IN 40MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). BR STD. H3838/86 31.10.88 H3838/86 31.10.88 EXAM'D 22.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS TO NE. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.6MTRS; SHADOW HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 72. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2001

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.047 N,3 40.276 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FB 72 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.047 N,3 40.276 W.

How deep is the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 72 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.047 N,3 40.276 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 72 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FB 72 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FB 72 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FB 72 (POSSIBLY)?

The FB 72 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.