Lct 244 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lct 244 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.134 N,1 5.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.468900
  • Longitude: -1.087500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 244
Type barge
Flag US
Length 58.5 m
Width 9.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2017

Surveying Details

H1310/88/10 7.3.88 WK OF LANDING BARGE, FIXED USING TORAN CO-ORDS SUPPLIED. (J COULON, 20.12.87). PLOTS IN 492809N, 010438W. NCA YET. H2340/87 14.7.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492811N, 010510W. (BREST NM 88 24 22). CHART AS DW. NC 2613. 1.12.93 DW IN 492811N, 010510W. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591238). NCA. 18.5.07 [EUR] POSN: 4928.190N, 0105.170W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 7.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4928.134N, 0105.250W.

Circumstances of loss

PRESUMED LOST DURING OPERATION 'NEPTUNE'.

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 244 wreck located?

The LCT 244 wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.134 N,1 5.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 244?

The seabed around the LCT 244 lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LCT 244 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 244 was discovered in 1987.

What country did the LCT 244 belong to?

The LCT 244 belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the LCT 244?

The LCT 244 is classified as a barge.

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