Lcg 15 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lcg 15 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.539 N,5 7.017 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.658983
  • Longitude: -5.116950
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCG 15
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.1
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1943
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2005

Surveying Details

23.8.76 WK REPORTED APPROX 400-500YDS SW OF SHEEP IS, MILFORD HAVEN. (E GILES, TELECON). PLOTS IN 514006N, 050736W. NCA. 27.1.93 SANK 132DEG, 2.0M FROM ST ANN'S HEAD LT. (M DAVIS, TELECON). POSN 573954N, 050718W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/16 24.8.00 DIVED IN 5139.539N, 0507.017W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY E/S. WK IS INVERTED AND MAINLY INTACT. 2 PROPS IN POSN. BOW FULL OF LARGE SHELLS, THE STERN HAS ANTI-AIRCRAFT SHELLS SCATTERED ABOUT. (R S WELLS, LTR DTD AUG'.00). INS AS WK 25MTRS IN 5139.513N, 0506.953W [OGB]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

REPD SUNK 4C S OF SHEEP ISLAND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER HARBOUR IN HEAVY WEATHER. WAS ON PASSAGE BELFAST TO MILFORD HAVEN. CARRIED A 4.7IN GUN. (E GILES & N/HO/940/12/69) BUILT 1942 IN BELFAST WITH TWIN SHAFT OIL ENGINES. ALL CREW LOST. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER OVER BOW RAMP IN BAD WEATHER WHEN SEEKING SHELTER IN MILFORD HAVEN. (SIBI)

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the LCG 15 wreck located?

The LCG 15 wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.539 N,5 7.017 W.

How deep is the LCG 15 and where exactly is it located?

The LCG 15 lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.539 N,5 7.017 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCG 15?

The seabed around the LCG 15 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LCG 15 sink?

The LCG 15 sank on Apr 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LCG 15 discovered?

The wreck of the LCG 15 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LCG 15 belong to?

The LCG 15 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCG 15?

The LCG 15 had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCG 15?

The LCG 15 is classified as a landing craft.

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