Liseta Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Liseta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.633 N,1 25.463 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.427217
  • Longitude: 1.424383
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LISETA
Type tanker
Flag NL
Tonnage 2628
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01122/45 8.3.45 SMALL PORTIONS OF DISLODGED WRECKAGE AFTER SALVAGE 2FT ABOVE SEA BED 345.5DEG 3.4M FROM N FORELAND LT. POSN 512544N, 012525E. (CAPT MS, SHEERNESS 8.3.45). INS OB, G CON LT BUOY GP FL(3) G 10SEC CLOSE S. - NM 833/45 & NM 826/45 H01122/45 14.11.49 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL. NO TRACE OF WK IN ORIGINAL POSN. OBSTN FOULED AT 36FT, CLEAR AT 32FT IN POSN 512543N, 012529E. (SML 324, 14.11.49). H926/62 15.3.62 SEARCHED FOR, NOT FOUND. (ISS, 1961). H351/67 25.1.67 SEARCHED FOR, NOT FOUND. (ISS, ROS DTD 26.12.66). 27.1.69 SHOWN AS OSW 5FMS 1FT ON NE1607. 6.11.70 DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS OF VESSEL IT IS ASSUMED THAT ONLY VERY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE WERE IN ABOVE POSN. (BOT, TELECON 6.11.70). DELETED. H3179/74 5.12.77 EXAM'D 19.10.77. V SMALL OB WITH LITTLE HEIGHT WHICH MIGHT BE PIECES OF WRECKAGE PART BURIED IN SANDY SEABED IN 512536N, 012534E. POSN BY HIFIS/6. [2 LOP]. NO E/S DEPTH OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 12.2MTRS. NO SCOUR (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 31.10.77). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H3179/74 27.6.80 SMALL HARD CONTACT THAT BARELY RISES ABOVE SEABED EXAM'D 22.4.80 IN 512536N, 012533E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.0 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.6MTR. NO INDICATION OF ANY WRECKAGE LYING BENEATH SEABED. CONSIDERED TO BE SMALL ISOLATED PIECE OF WRECKAGE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/80). NCA. HH090/770/01 24.9.98 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NO LONGER CONSIDERED TO EXIST. (NP 1016, HI 770). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/167/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1167). NCA. SEP 2019/000057851 18.3.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1616). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

DAMAGED WHEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN MIDGET SUBMARINE U 245. BEACHED NEAR MARGATE SAND. WAS EVENTUALLY REFLOATED AND REPAIRED.

General Comments

WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 25.633 N,1 25.463 E
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FAQ

Where is the LISETA wreck located?

The LISETA wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.633 N,1 25.463 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LISETA?

The seabed around the LISETA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the LISETA sink?

The LISETA sank on Feb 15, 1945.

When was the wreck of the LISETA discovered?

The wreck of the LISETA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the LISETA belong to?

The LISETA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the LISETA?

The LISETA had a tonnage of 2628 tons.

What type of wreck is the LISETA?

The LISETA is classified as a tanker.

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