Lct 1068 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lct 1068 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.759 N,1 10.611 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.779317
  • Longitude: -1.176850
Wreck Depth 4.97 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 1068
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.5
Sonar Length 12.1
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 10
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,001.6,215
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3993/47 22.7.47 DW LOCATED 194DEGS, 2880FT FROM NO 2 LOOKOUT, F.R, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NAVEAMS 1697 & 1701). - NM 1611/47. H5632/48 31.8.48 BUOY NOW G CAN LAID CLOSE S OF WK. (KHM PORTSMOUTH, HN 18/48). - NM 1902/48. H3993/47 6.11.50 LOCATED 194DEGS, 2880FT FROM NO 2 LOOKOUT, F.R LT [504712N, 011024W] USING HSA. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY LAID 194 DEGS, 3000FT, FROM NO 2 LOOKOUT. (SCES, 3.11.50). AMEND POSN OF BUOY TO 504646N, 011030W. - NM 2153/50. H3993/47 11.12.50 AMEND POSN OF WK TO 504646N, 011030W AND INS BUOY CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2299/50. 27.7.51 NOW CHARTED WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE NE. LC 394 & NC 2045. H5224/70 15.12.70 EXAM'D IN 504643N, 011031W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 8.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10MTRS. SEABED MUD, FINE SAND AND SHINGLE. BUOY TOO CLOSE TO PERMIT WK TO BE SWEPT. (SCES, 7.8.70). BR STD. H1282/72 2.2.72 LARGE SECTION OF HULL REMAIN, LYING APPROX N/S, AND SPLIT TRANSVERSELY IN SEVERAL PLACES. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (MR BEVEN, 7.7.71). NCA. H3993/47 1.8.72 OFFER TO PURCHASE WK REC'D FROM MR OWEN. NO OBJECTIONS PROVIDED IT CAN BE CLEARED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. (AQHMS 5808/1, 17.7.72). NCA. H1937/80 10.8.82 EXAM'D 23.3.82 IN 504643N, 011031W [OGB] USING HSA & TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5 TO 2MTRS. LYING APPROX 100/280DEGS. (SCESU, HI 4B). AMEND TO WK 5.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 394 & NE 2045. H6722/82 23.5.84 LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED OVER WK DURING POST DREDGING SURVEY BY DUTCH CONTRACTORS WAS 5.7MTRS. (QHM PORTSMOUTH, MEMO DTD 21.11.83). NCA. HH3847/86/2 30.7.90 EXAM'D 23.5.90 IN 504643.4N, 011031.7W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 8.4MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 285/105DEGS AND IS PARTIALLY BROKEN. A SAND RIDGE WITH LEAST DEPTH 6MTRS HAS FORMED N OF THE WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). AMEND TO WK 5.5MTRS IN 504643N, 011031.5W [OGB]. NE 394 & NE 2045. HH232/600/06 9.7.98 WK BUOY HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REMOVED. (DQHM, HN DTD 1.7.98). - NM 2515/98. 9.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5046.751N, 0110.612W. SEP 2013/000004405 9.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.56MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP TO NORTH. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). NCA. 18.10.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 5046.759N, 0110.611W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.1 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 12.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY ONLY THE AFTER PART. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). RECTANGULAR ITEM WITH SCOUR AT SW CORNER. AMEND WK 5.1MTRS. 13.5.15 WK 4.97MTRS IN 5046.759N, 0110.611W [WGD]. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437).
Last Amended Date May 13, 2015

Circumstances of loss

4.6.47 DAMAGED BY GUNFIRE DURING SHIP TARGET TRIALS ON 4.6.47. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF SALVAGE VESSEL ON 6.6.47.

General Comments

?PART WK, RECTANGULAR, SCOUR AT SW CORNER

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 1068 wreck located?

The LCT 1068 wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.759 N,1 10.611 W.

How deep is the LCT 1068 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 1068 lies at a depth of about 4.97 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.759 N,1 10.611 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 1068?

The seabed around the LCT 1068 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the LCT 1068 sink?

The LCT 1068 sank on Jun 6, 1947.

When was the wreck of the LCT 1068 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 1068 was discovered in 1947.

What country did the LCT 1068 belong to?

The LCT 1068 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 1068?

The LCT 1068 had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 1068?

The LCT 1068 is classified as a landing craft.

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