Lb 332 Or Lb 362 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Lb 332 or lb 362 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 12.25 N,3 33.971 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.204167
- Longitude: -3.566183
|
| Wreck Depth |
56 m
|
| Water Depth |
59 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
barge
|
| Flag |
DE |
| Sonar Length |
77 |
| Sonar Width |
12 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Orientation |
150 |
| Tonnage |
150 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 19, 1942
|
| Bottom Texture |
Pebbles |
| Original Detection Year |
1928 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2013 |
Surveying Details
H2537/28 24.8.28 H2537/28 24.8.28 NCA. H8457/25 H8457/25 WK IN PD 501200N, 033400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). HMS BEAUFORT TO LOCATE WRECK. NCA. H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 501210N, 033352W. DEPTH OVER WRECK 31FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 11FT. AT FIRST THOUGHT TO BE WRECK OF 'MEDINA', 12352TONS, BUT THIS IS A VERY SMALL WRECK. 'MEDINA' LOCATED IN 501230N, 033212W, SEE [18063]. (HMS SEAGULL, [SURVEY E8881], 1950). CHART AS WK 31FMS (57MTRS). BR STD. H8457/25 2.3.60 H8457/25 2.3.60 LOCAL FISHERMAN SAYS THAT HE IS ABLE TO DROP A LEAD ON TO THE WRECK WHICH LIES IN ABOUT 33FMS IN POSN 3.25M SE FROM START PT LTHO. (LOCAL FISHERMAN, 7.10.25). NCA. H2396/77 14.3.77 H2396/77 14.3.77 WK IN APPROX 501212N 033348W. SURVEYED JUNE 1975. POOR SONAR TRACE SUGGESTS A FAIRLY LARGE VESSEL LYING ROUGHLY NE/SW. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 NOTHING FOUND DURING ALL ROUND SEARCH USING SIMRAD SONAR. CONSIDER NO CONTACT LIES WITHIN 2000MTRS OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). NCA YET. HH100/351/17 19.7.01 HH100/351/17 19.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POS'N. A FLAT TOPPED, DUMB, LANDING BARGE. INTACT AND UPRIGHT AND LYING NW/SE. SEABED SAND AND STONES. LENGTH 9MTRS, HT 3MTRS ESTIMATED. PROBABLY EITHER LB 332 OR LB 362, 150 TON BB TYPE BARGES. (J SKIPWORTH, EMAIL DTD 19.7.01). NCA. 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 16.1.13 IN 5012.250N, 0333.971W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.31 IN GEN DEPTH 59.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT. CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF SEDIMENT HAS ACCUMULATED AT THE SIDES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 12.25 N,3 33.971 W
Lb 332 Or Lb 362 (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Lb 332 Or Lb 362 (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,3 33.971 W.
How deep is the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.25 N,3 33.971 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.
When did the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) sink?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 19, 1942.
When was the wreck of the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1928.
What country did the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.
What was the tonnage of the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY)?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 150 tons.
What type of wreck is the LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY)?
The LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.
General Comments
INTACT & UPRIGHT, FLAT TOPPED BARGE