Lst 531 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Lst 531 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.069 N,2 44.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.434483
  • Longitude: -2.746650
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 531
Type landing craft
Flag US
Length 100 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 135
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 78
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 1980

Surveying Details

H67/44 28.4.44 SUNK 244 DEGS, 12 MILES FROM PORTLAND BILL APPROX. (HMS SALADIN, 28.4.44). H2507/55 5.2.60 EXAM'D IN 502603N, 024442W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19FMS IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT 4.10.54). H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502602N, 024426W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. HH100/351/10 17.7.95 IDENTIFIED AS AN LST. IDENTIFIED BY SKEG, PROP AND PROP GUARDS WHICH ARE A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THIS CLASS. AN AMERICAN MADE LAMP RECOVERED. LIES NE/SW. STERN AT NE. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/951/01 3.12.03 EXAM'D 8.5.03 IN 5026.069N, 0244.799W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.3 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.0MTRS. LIES 078/258 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 258 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. STERN SECTION LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 074/254 DEGS. BOW SECTION LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.0MTRS. SOME DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 40MTRS. BR STD. 20.8.20 USS LST-531 LOCATED IN 5026.069N, 0244.799W [WGD] HAS BEEN AWARDED SCHEDULED MONUMENT STATUS (The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979), DTD 29/4/2020. LIST ENTRY NUMBER 1463495. ADD

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS, WHILE ON EXERCISE 'TIGER' - A REHEARSAL FOR THE D-DAY LANDINGS. IN BOTH THIS VESSEL LST 531 AND LST 507 A TOTAL OF 197 US NAVAL AND 441 US ARMY PERSONNEL WERE LOST.

General Comments

HISTORIC

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.069 N,2 44.799 W
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FAQ

Where is the LST 531 wreck located?

The LST 531 wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.069 N,2 44.799 W.

How deep is the LST 531 and where exactly is it located?

The LST 531 lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.069 N,2 44.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 531?

The seabed around the LST 531 lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the LST 531 sink?

The LST 531 sank on Apr 28, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 531 discovered?

The wreck of the LST 531 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LST 531 belong to?

The LST 531 belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LST 531?

The LST 531 had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

What type of wreck is the LST 531?

The LST 531 is classified as a landing craft.

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