Lst 429 (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Lst 429 (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
35 3.15 N,11 53.7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| 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).
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General Comments
LAT, +12