Hm Lst 80 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
historic
|
Hm lst 80 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 27.61 N,3 6.52 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.460167
- Longitude: 3.108667
|
| Wreck Depth |
9.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HM LST 80 |
|
Type
|
landing craft
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
100 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Tonnage |
2750 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 20, 1945
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Markers |
N CARD, Q, 'WK 12', CLOSE N |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 1, 0150 |
Surveying Details
H1729/45 3.5.45 STRANDED WK IN 512745N, 030609E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1258/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 ONLY MAST NOW VISIBLE IN 512742N, 030634E. (ADMIRALTY) SQ. DATE. H3697/52 10.12.55 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HAGUE NM 254/3456) - NM 2940/55. H5098/56 17.10.56 LEAST DEPTH NOW 2.7MTRS [1FM 3FT]. (HAGUE NM 173/2392/56). NE 325 & - NM 3109/56. H5098/56 10.4.63 G CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (OSTENDE NM 5/41/63). BR STD. H802/61 1.5.69 RAREFL ADDED TO BUOY. (OSTENDE NM 4/48/69). BR STD. 17.9.76 SHOWN AS SW 2.7MTRS IN 512725N, 030636E ON BELGIAN 8, SHEET 11. H802/61 1.3.77 BUOY NOW N CARD LAID CLOSE NW. (OSTENDE NM 60/77). NE 325. 13.1.88 LST 80, SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.7MTRS, IN 512741N, 030638E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, NO.S10-1611, 1988 EDN). 11.12.90 SHOWN IN 512742N, 030642E ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [JUN '90 EDN]. NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. 21.12.90 POSN REMAINS UNCHANGED. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP '90 EDN). 12.12.02 SHOWN IN 5127.634N, 0306.554E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874. HH342/710/09 1.2.06 BUOY NOW LIT 'Q'. (BELGIAN NM 2/42/06). - NM ACTION. SEP 2024/000221510 06.08.24 BELGIUM NOW CONSIDERED THIS WRECK IN 5127.61N, 0306.52E [WGD]. TO BE 'HISTORIC' RECOGNISED AS UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES OF A 150MTRS CIRCULAR ZONE AROUND WRECK HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED, NO FISHING, DREDGING OT ANCHORING. (BELGIUM NM 16/154/24 DTD 01.08.24). ADDED
Circumstances of loss
MINED IN ENGLISH CHANNEL. SANK OFF OSTENDE. (WW2 RN LOSSES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 27.61 N,3 6.52 E
Hm Lst 80 on Wreck Map
Hm Lst 80 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HM LST 80 wreck located?
The HM LST 80 wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.61 N,3 6.52 E.
How deep is the HM LST 80 and where exactly is it located?
The HM LST 80 lies at a depth of about 9.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.61 N,3 6.52 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HM LST 80?
The seabed around the HM LST 80 lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the HM LST 80 sink?
The HM LST 80 sank on Mar 20, 1945.
When was the wreck of the HM LST 80 discovered?
The wreck of the HM LST 80 was discovered in 1945.
What country did the HM LST 80 belong to?
The HM LST 80 belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HM LST 80?
The HM LST 80 had a tonnage of 2750 tons.
What type of wreck is the HM LST 80?
The HM LST 80 is classified as a landing craft.
General Comments
HISTORIC