Lst 496 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lst 496 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.186 N,0 47.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.503100
  • Longitude: -0.798500
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 496
Type landing craft
Flag US
Shadow Height 1.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H4551/76 15.11.76 H4551/76 15.11.76 LCM REPD IN 493011.8N, 004733.3W [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED 1955-56). NCA. H1271/85 22.7.85 H1271/85 22.7.85 WK 21.5MTRS [11FMS 4FT] SHOWN ON FR 6927. WK OF UNKNOWN LCM IN 493014.6N, 004749.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S, SONAR & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. HT 1.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1984 NO.14590080). BR STD. 15.5.07 15.5.07 THIS IS LST 496, US FLAG. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NCA. 13.12.12 13.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4930.186N, 0047.910W.

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FAQ

Where is the LST 496 wreck located?

The LST 496 wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.186 N,0 47.91 W.

How deep is the LST 496 and where exactly is it located?

The LST 496 lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.186 N,0 47.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 496?

The seabed around the LST 496 lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the LST 496 sink?

The LST 496 sank on Aug 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 496 discovered?

The wreck of the LST 496 was discovered in 1955.

What country did the LST 496 belong to?

The LST 496 belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the LST 496?

The LST 496 is classified as a landing craft.

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