Lcm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Lcm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 47.851 N,0 32.457 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.797517
  • Longitude: -0.540950
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCM
Type landing craft
Length 15.2 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 20.2.53 ST IN 504749N, 003222W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2154. H1000/52 20.3.57 DELETED. (RN SANDSTONE, 1952 & HBR BOARD, 1957). AMENDED TO LIFT. R/S. H4822/75 25.3.77 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). SEP 2016/000145339 1.11.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1524). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2016

Circumstances of loss

LCM [LANDING CRAFT MECHANISED]. USED AS TANK LANDING CRAFT. COULD CARRY ONE TANK [APPROX 30TONS, LATER MODELS, TANKS OF 55TONS] OR 6 JEEPS OR 100 TROOPS. TONNAGE, LENGTH X BEAM X DRAUGHT QUOTED ARE APPROX FOR CLASS. (RN SHIPS WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the LCM wreck located?

The LCM wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.851 N,0 32.457 W.

When was the wreck of the LCM discovered?

The wreck of the LCM was discovered in 1953.

What was the tonnage of the LCM?

The LCM had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCM?

The LCM is classified as a landing craft.