Lct 381 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lct 381 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.42 N,3 1.424 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.390333
  • Longitude: -3.023733
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 381
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 58.5 m
Width 9.4 m
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 76
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2003

Surveying Details

11.1.45 11.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502400N, 030000W. (AUBD 303/86, ESCORT GROUP 14). H6025/53 7.10.53 H6025/53 7.10.53 CHART AS WK 26FMS. NC 3315. H2502/51 23.2.60 H2502/51 23.2.60 WK IN 502326N, 030124W [OGB]. DEPTH OVER WRECK 26 FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 15FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 H3950/70 21.5.71 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 12.1.83 H5982/82 12.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502328N, 030119W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, 1982). NCA. HH100/351/13 16.9.97 HH100/351/13 16.9.97 DIVED 7.97 IN 502324N, 030121.5 [OGB] USING DECCA. WK, IDENTIFIED AS LCT VESSEL, IS UPRIGHT AND DAMAGED. 2PDR SHELLS LIE IN CLIPS NEAR THE STERN. (N CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 5.12.03 HH090/961/01 5.12.03 EXAM'D 22.4.03 IN 5023.420N, 0301.424W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 076/256 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). RETAIN WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E-BOATS OF THE 5TH FLOTILLA WHILST IN COMPANY WITH CONVOY WP 300. ALSO SUNK WERE HMS HARSTAD, HMS LORD HAILSHAM AND MV MODAVIA. VESSEL CARRIED TWO 2PDR POMPOMS. CAPACITY FIVE 40TON TRUCKS OR TEN 3TON TRUCKS. (N CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 381 wreck located?

The LCT 381 wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.42 N,3 1.424 W.

How deep is the LCT 381 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 381 lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.42 N,3 1.424 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 381?

The seabed around the LCT 381 lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the LCT 381 sink?

The LCT 381 sank on Feb 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LCT 381 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 381 was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LCT 381 belong to?

The LCT 381 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 381?

The LCT 381 had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 381?

The LCT 381 is classified as a landing craft.

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