Lcg 1062 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lcg 1062 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.425 N,0 14.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.340417
  • Longitude: -0.248967
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCG 1062
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.2
Shadow Height 5.7
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers E CARD BUOY, VQ(3) 5 SEC, 'OUISTREHAM' CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H03324/44 SUNK IN 492100N, 001500W APPROX. (PORTSMOUTH LIST). H7561/49 6.1.50 WK, LEAST DEPTH 4.6MTRS, IN 491200N, 001500W. (PARIS NM 49 12 46). - NM 2656/49. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS IN 492026N, 001449W [EUR] ON FRENCH 890. NC 2146. 13.2.84 WK OF LANDING SHIP TANK IN 492029N, 001454W [EUR]. LOCATED BY SIDESCAN SONAR & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 4.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS ON FRENCH 891 [1983 EDN]. NC 1349. H3898/82 31.10.84 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 4.8MTRS, IN 492028N, 001455W [EUR]. (BREST NM 84 39 39). R/P. HH351/351/01 28.12.89 LIGHTER OR BARGE LOCATED IN 492029N, 001450W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 4.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS BY E/S. DISEMBARKMENT GEARING COMPLETE & OVERTURNED ON SEABED. LYING N/S. STANDS 5.7MTRS HIGH. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590188). NE 2146. 12.2.92 REFERRED TO AS WK OF 'LCG 1062'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1991, NO.14590188). 22.11.93 AMENDED TO WK 5MTRS IN 492029N, 001451W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14590188). BR STD. 10.5.96 SHOWN AS WK 4.8MTRS ON FRENCH 6927 [1996 EDN]. 9.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS ON FRENCH 7055 (1996 EDN). NE 1349. 8.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4920.425N, 0014.938W.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE AND SANK DURING OPERATION NEPTUNE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 20.425 N,0 14.938 W
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FAQ

Where is the LCG 1062 wreck located?

The LCG 1062 wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.425 N,0 14.938 W.

How deep is the LCG 1062 and where exactly is it located?

The LCG 1062 lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.425 N,0 14.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCG 1062?

The seabed around the LCG 1062 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LCG 1062 discovered?

The wreck of the LCG 1062 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCG 1062 belong to?

The LCG 1062 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCG 1062?

The LCG 1062 had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCG 1062?

The LCG 1062 is classified as a landing craft.

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