Lcs 201 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lcs 201 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 51.535 N,0 43.602 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.858917
  • Longitude: 0.726700
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCS 201
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 14.3 m
Width 4 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/43 29.11.43 WK IN 505130N, 004342E. SALVAGE VESSEL UNABLE TO LOCATE THIS WRECK. (SOSG IN HAIG, 1 9.43 AND PHONE MESSAGE, 29.11.43). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 9.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY SOUNDING WITH 772 E/S. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GENERAL DEPTH BY E/S 7MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the LCS 201 wreck located?

The LCS 201 wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.535 N,0 43.602 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LCS 201?

The seabed around the LCS 201 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LCS 201 sink?

The LCS 201 sank on Sep 1, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LCS 201 discovered?

The wreck of the LCS 201 was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LCS 201 belong to?

The LCS 201 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCS 201?

The LCS 201 had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCS 201?

The LCS 201 is classified as a landing craft.