Lst 507 (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Lst 507 (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.158 N,2 43.659 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.452633
  • Longitude: -2.727650
Wreck Depth 40.91 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 507 (Bow section)
Flag US
Length 99.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 63.7
Sonar Width 21.4
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 173
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo vehicles,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1944
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2923/83 4.1.85 WK LOCATED & EXAM'D 30.7.84 IN 502707N, 024335W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39.4, FOUL AT 40.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 80MTRS. LYING N/S, APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). LIES V CLOSE NW OF WK [18566]. CHART AS SW 39MTRS. 22.10.86 REPD TO BE A LARGE LST, LYING UPSIDE DOWN, WITH BOW DOOR/RAMP TO THE W. SMALLER PIECE WRECKAGE LIES CLOSE E & MAY BE PART OF THE SAME WK. (LOCAL DIVING BOAT SKIPPER. M SKELSEY). COULD BE LST 507 OR 531, SUNK IN 1944. [SEE WK NOS. 18554 & 18566]. 26.4.94 CONFIRMED AS BOW SECTION OF LST. PROBABLY BOW OF WK CLOSE BY [18566]. 20MM CANNON SHELLS RECOVERED MARKED 1943. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 18.12.03 EXAM'D 9.5.03 IN 5027.159N, 0243.658W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LIES 173/353 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK [18566] LIES 180MTRS SE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 40MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 15.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.91MTRS IN 5027.158N, 0243.659W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 47MTRS. LENGTH 63.7MTRS, WIDTH 21.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 173/353 DEGS. BOW ONLY, UPSIDE DOWN, MOSTLY BURIED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 20.8.20 USS LST-507 (Bow section) LOCATED IN 5027.158N, 0243.659W [WGD] HAS BEEN AWARDED SCHEDULED MONUMENT STATUS (The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979), DTD 29/4/2020. LIST ENTRY NUMBER 1463496. ADD
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 2050

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS WHILE ON EXERCISE 'TIGER', A REHEARSAL FOR THE D-DAY LANDINGS. TOTAL OF 434 MEN LOST.

General Comments

HISTORIC

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FAQ

Where is the LST 507 (Bow section) wreck located?

The LST 507 (Bow section) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.158 N,2 43.659 W.

How deep is the LST 507 (Bow section) and where exactly is it located?

The LST 507 (Bow section) lies at a depth of about 40.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.158 N,2 43.659 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 507 (Bow section)?

The seabed around the LST 507 (Bow section) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the LST 507 (Bow section) sink?

The LST 507 (Bow section) sank on Apr 28, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 507 (Bow section) discovered?

The wreck of the LST 507 (Bow section) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LST 507 (Bow section) belong to?

The LST 507 (Bow section) belonged to US.

What cargo was the LST 507 (Bow section) carrying?

The LST 507 (Bow section) was carrying vehicles,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LST 507 (Bow section)?

The LST 507 (Bow section) had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

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