Lct 7009 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lct 7009 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 16.778 N,5 36.211 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.279633
  • Longitude: -5.603517
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 7009
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 453
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1951
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5043/51 28.8.51 H5043/51 28.8.51 INS AS NDWPA IN 511700N, 053900W. (HMS JAUNTY, SIGNAL). 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1178. H3251/80 13.10.80 H3251/80 13.10.80 LOCATED 14.2.80 IN 511645.4N, 053608.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. SCOUR 78MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LYING APPROX 040/220 DEGS ON SMOOTH SEABED. LENGTH ABOUT 50MTRS. SMALL MAG ANOMALY. (HMS FAWN, HI 56A/79). AMEND TO WK 70MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF RESCUE TUG HMS JAUNTY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.778 N,5 36.211 W
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FAQ

Where is the LCT 7009 wreck located?

The LCT 7009 wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.778 N,5 36.211 W.

How deep is the LCT 7009 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 7009 lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.778 N,5 36.211 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 7009?

The seabed around the LCT 7009 lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the LCT 7009 sink?

The LCT 7009 sank on Aug 19, 1951.

When was the wreck of the LCT 7009 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 7009 was discovered in 1951.

What country did the LCT 7009 belong to?

The LCT 7009 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 7009?

The LCT 7009 had a tonnage of 453 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 7009?

The LCT 7009 is classified as a landing craft.