Lct 2426 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lct 2426 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.328 N,0 28.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.988800
  • Longitude: -0.470000
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 2426
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Shadow Height 2.9
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Surveying Details

H02722/44 21.7.44 SANK IN 495930N, 002730W. (HMS ONSLAUGHT, SIG DTD 6.6.44). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 1531/44. H3898/82 7.12.82 WK, LEAST DEPTH 48MTRS [26FMS], IN 495923N, 002807W [EUR]. (BREST NM 82 46 24). R/P. 14.3.88 LOCATED IN 495923N, 002807W [EUR]. ACCURACY +/-100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. STANDS 2.9MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590371). NCA. 16.5.07 LIES IN 4959.381N, 0028.116W [EUR]. HT 2.9MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4959.328N, 0028.200W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING OPERATION NEPTUNE.

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 2426 wreck located?

The LCT 2426 wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.328 N,0 28.2 W.

How deep is the LCT 2426 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 2426 lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.328 N,0 28.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 2426?

The seabed around the LCT 2426 lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the LCT 2426 sink?

The LCT 2426 sank on Jun 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCT 2426 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 2426 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCT 2426 belong to?

The LCT 2426 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 2426?

The LCT 2426 had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 2426?

The LCT 2426 is classified as a landing craft.

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