Lcvp 120 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lcvp 120 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.595 N,1 51.028 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.659917
  • Longitude: -1.850467
Wreck Depth 14.7 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCVP 120
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 7.9 m
Width 2.1 m
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2012

Surveying Details

H2595/80 6.12.85 REPD SUNK IN 503942N, 015042W [OGB] BUT COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH USING DIVERS. (RM POOLE, SIG DTD 1.11.85). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/08 9.11.93 NOT YET FOUND. (J K WELCH, 13.10.93). 24.10.12 EXAM'D 24.1.12 IN 5039.595N, 0151.028W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.6MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 15.59MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP ON N SIDE. LENGTH 15.0MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS, HT 1.0MTR. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (EMU, HI 1366). INS AS WK 15.5MTRS. 6.12.12 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 14.7MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA. (R COYES, RPG1, EMAIL DTD 5.12.12). AMEND WK 14.7MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW WHEN RAMP DROPPED CAUSING WELL DECK TO FLOOD. WAS ON PASSAGE RM POOLE TO SOLENT.

General Comments

INTACT, MINOR SCOUR ON N SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the LCVP 120 wreck located?

The LCVP 120 wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.595 N,1 51.028 W.

How deep is the LCVP 120 and where exactly is it located?

The LCVP 120 lies at a depth of about 14.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.595 N,1 51.028 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCVP 120?

The seabed around the LCVP 120 lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the LCVP 120 sink?

The LCVP 120 sank on Apr 24, 1984.

When was the wreck of the LCVP 120 discovered?

The wreck of the LCVP 120 was discovered in 1984.

What country did the LCVP 120 belong to?

The LCVP 120 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LCVP 120?

The LCVP 120 is classified as a landing craft.

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