Lct 757 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lct 757 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.722 N,1 3.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.345367
  • Longitude: -1.054267
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 757 (POSSIBLY)
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.5
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 155
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1944
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2002

Surveying Details

12.7.44 ESTIMATED POSN OF SINKING 5 MILES DUE SOUTH OF A6 BUOY [502540N, 010548W]. (REPORT BY CO OF LCT 757. 12.7.44, DOCKET M07942/44). GIVES APPROX POSN 502042N, 010548W. - FNM 5251/44. 24.11.44 24.11.44 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 502100N, 010500W. ROCK. (AUBD 304/78). NCA. 7.8.53 7.8.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC F6841. 24.5.54 24.5.54 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 2450. 14.8.74 14.8.74 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 2450. H1270/77 12.5.81 H1270/77 12.5.81 AMEND TO NDWPA IN 502042N. 010548W [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/962/01 12.12.02 HH090/962/01 12.12.02 EXAM'D 8.6.02 IN 5020.722N, 0103.256W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.7 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.722 N,1 3.256 W.

How deep is the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.722 N,1 3.256 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY)?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 757 (POSSIBLY)?

The LCT 757 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a landing craft.

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