Lcp(R) 1961 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lcp(r) 1961 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.518 N,1 24.466 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.258633
  • Longitude: 1.407767
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY)
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2011

Surveying Details

H2989/46 17.6.46 H2989/46 17.6.46 FOUR LCP[R]'S BROKE AWAY FROM ALONGSIDE SS 'ASA LOTHROP'. NO 1961 SUNK IN 511530N, 012430E [OGB]. (ROBERTSON, 25.5.46, C-IN-C NORE). CHART AS DW. - NM 2038/46. H927/59 30.9.60 H927/59 30.9.60 NOT LOCATED. NO A/S CONTACT OR E/S TRACE AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH. (ECES 1959). DELETED. - NM 905/60 & NM 906/60. H2100/74 9.8.74 H2100/74 9.8.74 NOT LOCATED. (ISS 1974). 19.1.11 SEP 2011/000026047 19.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. TWO SMALL, IRREGULAR CONTACTS LOCATED IN 5115.518N, 0124.466E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.48MTRS. HT 0.2MTR. POSSIBLE WK BURIED BY SEDIMENT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). LIES 80MTRS SE OF PREVIOUS LISTED POSN. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.518 N,1 24.466 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) sank on May 25, 1946.

When was the wreck of the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY)?

The LCP(R) 1961 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a landing craft.

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