Lst 429 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lst 429 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 3.15 N,11 53.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.052500
  • Longitude: 11.895000
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 429 (POSSIBLY)
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Tonnage 2750
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01970/43 10.8.43 DW PA IN 350300N, 115330E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1707/43. H0656/43 29.9.43 REPORT OF HM VESSEL LST 429, SUNK IN 350300N, 115800E APPROX., IN ABOUT 22FMS [40MTRS]. (FHO, MED. STATION, SIGNAL DTD 6.8.43). NCA. [POSSIBLY SAME WRECK]. H5620/48 22.12.48 NDW IN 350300N, 115330E. (PARIS NM 2596/48). - NM 2815/48. 4.2.77 NDW SHOWN IN 350300N 115330E ON FRENCH 4235 & 4315 [DATUM DIFF WITH BA 3327: +9
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 3503

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. REPORTED LOST BY FIRE NEAR KERKENAH BANKS, TUNISIA. (BVLAS 1939-45).

General Comments

LAT, +12

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 3.15 N,11 53.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LST 429 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 3.15 N,11 53.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 429 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LST 429 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 3, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LST 429 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LST 429 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LST 429 (POSSIBLY)?

The LST 429 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2750 tons.

What type of wreck is the LST 429 (POSSIBLY)?

The LST 429 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a landing craft.