Lci(L)99 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lci(l)99 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.998 N,4 44.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.933300
  • Longitude: -4.741667
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCI(L)99
Type landing craft
Flag US
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1944
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details AUGUST 1944 SUNK 237DEGS 11M FROM HARTLAND POINT. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). GIVES POSN APROX 505512N, 044600W [OGB]. H4202/44 H4202/44 SEPT 1944 CONTACT REPD IN 505615N, 044630W [OGB]. MAY BE ONE OF THESE WRECKS. (ESCORT GROUP 11). SEE ALSO WK RECORD [17844]. H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 505512N, 044600W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. HH100/351/12 1.4.97 HH100/351/12 1.4.97 LOCATED IN 505518N, 044500W [OGB] USING DECCA. A SMALL LANDING CRAFT. UPRIGHT. (G J POUND). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 10.1.02 HH090/799/01 10.1.02 EXAM'D 19.11.01 IN 5055.998N, 0444.500W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.2, FOUL 38.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.4 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. GENERALLY INTACT WITH TWO DISTINCT HIGH POINTS. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN CONVOY BY TORPEDOES, PRESUMED FROM U BOAT, IN OPERATION NEPTUNE.

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the LCI(L)99 wreck located?

The LCI(L)99 wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.998 N,4 44.5 W.

How deep is the LCI(L)99 and where exactly is it located?

The LCI(L)99 lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.998 N,4 44.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCI(L)99?

The seabed around the LCI(L)99 lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the LCI(L)99 sink?

The LCI(L)99 sank on Aug 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCI(L)99 discovered?

The wreck of the LCI(L)99 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCI(L)99 belong to?

The LCI(L)99 belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the LCI(L)99?

The LCI(L)99 is classified as a landing craft.

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