Lca 551 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lca 551 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.43 N,0 56.448 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.757167
  • Longitude: 0.940800
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCA 551
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 12.5 m
Width 3 m
Draught 0.6
Sonar Length 13.7
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 13
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2004

Surveying Details

H04624/44 25.11.44 INS NDW ON 3741. H04624/44 13.7.54 EXAM'D 13.7.54 IN 514525N, 005635E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 45FT, FOUL 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 52FT. SEABED FIRM BLACK MUD. WK APPEARS TO BE LYING ABOUT 120/300DEG. NO SCOUR AND NO SWIRL. LENGTH 45FT. (HMS SHACKLETON, 13.7.54). AMEND WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 2189/54. H2266/54 21.12.55 POSN 514524N, 005633E. (HMS SHACKLETON 1955). BR STD. 18.8.71 AMEND SW 13.4MTRS. NC 3741. H4399/71 5.12.78 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 49/78). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN HEAVY WEATHER. (WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the LCA 551 wreck located?

The LCA 551 wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.43 N,0 56.448 E.

How deep is the LCA 551 and where exactly is it located?

The LCA 551 lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.43 N,0 56.448 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LCA 551?

The seabed around the LCA 551 lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the LCA 551 sink?

The LCA 551 sank on Nov 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCA 551 discovered?

The wreck of the LCA 551 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCA 551 belong to?

The LCA 551 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCA 551?

The LCA 551 had a tonnage of 13 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCA 551?

The LCA 551 is classified as a landing craft.

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