Lca 845 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lca 845 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 5.446 N,2 53.288 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.090767
  • Longitude: -2.888133
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCA 845
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 12.5 m
Width 3 m
Draught 0.6
Tonnage 14
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0986/44 24.6.44 POSN 560527N, 025312W. INS AS NDW. - NM 1354/44. H2618/60 29.7.60 NOT LOCATED. A/S SEARCH CARRIED OUT. NO ECHOES OBTAINED. (HMS SCOTT 1959). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BECAME WATERLOGGED & SANK DURING EXERCISES. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the LCA 845 wreck located?

The LCA 845 wreck is located at coordinates 56 5.446 N,2 53.288 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCA 845?

The seabed around the LCA 845 lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LCA 845 sink?

The LCA 845 sank on Jan 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCA 845 discovered?

The wreck of the LCA 845 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCA 845 belong to?

The LCA 845 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCA 845?

The LCA 845 had a tonnage of 14 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCA 845?

The LCA 845 is classified as a landing craft.