Hm Lct 427 (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hm lct 427 (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.658 N,1 3.165 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.727633
  • Longitude: -1.052750
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART)
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 58.5 m
Sonar Length 24.4
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 65
Tonnage 640
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2013

Surveying Details

H3359/59 22.10.63 H3359/59 22.10.63 WK LOCATED IN 504337N, 010304W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 92FT. SCOUR 2FT DEEP. EXAM'D BY HMS DINGLEY. DIVER REPORTS IT AS ON OLD WK, 100-150FT LONG - SIMILAR TO AN RFA VICTUALLING CRAFT. LIES 310/130DEGS, UPRIGHT WITH BOW SE. (SCES, 1.8.63/HMS DINGLEY). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4661/68 6.5.68 H4661/68 6.5.68 SWEPT CLEAR AT 71, FOUL AT 72FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 93FT. SCOUR 2FT DEEP. (FSL WATERWITCH, 15.6.67). AMEND TO SW 12FMS [21.5MTRS]. - NM 1077/68. H2435/72 4.5.72 H2435/72 4.5.72 POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0MTRS [75.5FT]. (SCES, 7.2.72). NCA. H4824/75 7.2.78 H4824/75 7.2.78 LOCATED BY SMB IN 1976 IN 504337.8N, 010305.5W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23MTRS. (SCES, HI 72/77). BR STD. H4824/75 21.8.80 H4824/75 21.8.80 EXAM'D 4.7.79 IN 504337.5N, 010304W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP] & HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.9 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LIES 140/320DEGS. APPROX 45MTRS LONG. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 80B/79). AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 10.7.89 HH100/351/01 10.7.89 THIS IS THE WK OF A COMPLETE LANDING CRAFT. (H BATES). NCA.H3847/86 5.1.90 EXAM'D 13.6.89 IN 504336.3N, 010303.8W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.0 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS. UPRIGHT, LYING 135/315DEGS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). NCA. 11.1.13 11.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5043.668N, 0103.179W. 11.1.13 SEP 2013/000004405 11.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.15MTRS. SCOUR APPROX 0.5MTR DEEP SURROUNDS WK. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). NCA. 4.4.13 4.4.13 THIS IS LCT 427 STERN SECTION. LIES IN 5043.663N, 0103.092W. LISTS TO PORT AND IS PART BURIED SUCH THAT RUDDER AND PROPS ARE BURIED. BRIDGE, STERN DECK AND TANK DECK AREA REPORTEDLY COMPLETE. LARGE CAPSTAN AT THE STERN. MOUNTS FOR TWO OERLIKONS AND ONE GUN BARREL RECORDED. READY USE AMMUNITION LOCKER CONTAINING AA GUN MAGAZINES, .303 RIFLE AND PISTOL BULLETS. APPROX 10.67MTRS IN LENGTH. (ENGLISH HERITAGE). 16.10.13 16.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5043.658N, 0103.165W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). UPRIGHT, AFTER PART WITH STERN TOWARDS NNW. MINOR SCOUR AT WK. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NORMANDY (GOLD BEACH) FOR PORTSMOUTH. TWO 460 BHP PAXMAN DIESEL OR STERLING PETROL ENGINES. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS RODNEY (34,000 TONS) HAVING BROKEN IN TWO. ONE MAN RECOVERED WHO LATER DIED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, STERN NNW, MINOR SCOUR AT WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.658 N,1 3.165 W
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FAQ

Where is the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.658 N,1 3.165 W.

How deep is the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.658 N,1 3.165 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) sink?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) sank on Jun 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) belong to?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART)?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 640 tons.

What type of wreck is the HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART)?

The HM LCT 427 (AFTER PART) is classified as a landing craft.

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