Fb 98 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fb 98 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.959 N,3 41.425 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.582650
  • Longitude: -3.690417
Wreck Depth 34.97 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FB 98 (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 338
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.0,104
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2022

Surveying Details

H3838/86 3.12.87 H3838/86 3.12.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 35.5 IN GEN DEPTH 40.5MTRS, IN 533457N, 034120W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 29.11.870. NCA.. H3838/86 2.11.88 H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 21.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.5 IN GEN DEPTH 39 TO 40.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 5.1MTRS; SHADOW HT 4.6MTRS. LENGTH 27.1MTRS, BEAM 6.8MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. A SANDWAVE, WITH SHOALER DEPTH, EXISTS CLOSE S. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS FB 98. CHART AS WK 35MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. 27.2.98 27.2.98 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE SW. 17.11.00 17.11.00 INS AS WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 24.4.01 HH100/351/17 24.4.01 WK LOCATED IN 5334.960N, 0341.410W [WGD]. (HMS SANDOWN). NCA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.968N, 0341.432E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.41 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 34.97MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 104 DEGS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WK 34MTRS. RSDRA2022000310935 21.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5334.959N, 0341.425E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 34.97 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 104 DEGS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 338/158 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 34.97MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY THE MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SINGLE HOLD BARGE, SANDWAVE CLOSE S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.959 N,3 41.425 W
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FAQ

Where is the FB 98 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FB 98 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.959 N,3 41.425 W.

How deep is the FB 98 (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FB 98 (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34.97 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.959 N,3 41.425 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FB 98 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FB 98 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FB 98 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FB 98 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1997.

What type of wreck is the FB 98 (PROBABLY)?

The FB 98 (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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