S.folkestone Gate (Ltv No.75) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
S.folkestone gate (ltv no.75) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 2.965 N,1 15.708 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.049417
  • Longitude: 1.261800
Wreck Depth 15.15 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75)
Type light ship
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2017

Surveying Details

H0793/40 6.9.40 DW PA IN 50310N, 011548E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2214/40. H0651/40 22.2.40 AMENDED TO WK 5FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H0651/40 9.9.46 INS G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G 135DEGS, 1 CABLE FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3107/46. H0651/40 9.10.47 EXAM'D IN 510310N, 011548E. DRIFT SWEEP 5.10.47 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT. SURROUNDING SEA BED VARIES FROM 12-13 FMS. E/S FAILED TO REVEAL ANY LARGE REMAINS OF WK ALTHOUGH IN POSN OF LEAST DEPTH THERE ARE SMALL PEAKS AND DEFINITE SIGNS OF SCOURING. (ML 585, 8.10.47). BUOY DELETED. (CS TH HARWICH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT, LT BUOY DELETED. - NM 3013/47. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT. (HMS SCOTT, 20.5.60). H0651/40 8.11.61 EXAM'D IN 510254N, 011550E. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 50FT, FOUL AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 71FT. SCOUR DEPTH 79FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.4.61). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. 9.7.73 AMEND TO SW 15.2MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 22.8.78 LOCATED 12.12.77 IN 510256N, 011546E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS. LYING 104/284DEGS. NOT LOCATED DURING INITIAL AREA DCS3 AREA SWEEP, BUT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/82/22 16.8.82 IDENTIFIED AS SOUTH FOLKESTONE LTV, LV 75. LYING ON SIDE, WITH HULL INTACT, EXCEPT FOR SOME HOLES. LAMP MISSING. GENERALLY STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. (P G WEATHERLEY, 8.8.82). HH090/711/01 24.1.97 EXAM'D 8.8.96 IN 510258N, 011543E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.5, FOUL AT 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.5 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. ONE DISTINCT PIECE, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 12.01.17 EXAM'D 07.08.16; IN 5102.965N, 0115.708E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. WRECK LARGEY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 15.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. 2 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 2.965 N,1 15.708 E
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FAQ

Where is the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) wreck located?

The S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) wreck is located at coordinates 51 2.965 N,1 15.708 E.

How deep is the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) and where exactly is it located?

The S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) lies at a depth of about 15.15 meters and is located at coordinates 51 2.965 N,1 15.708 E.

How deep is the seabed around the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75)?

The seabed around the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) sink?

The S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) sank on Aug 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) discovered?

The wreck of the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) belong to?

The S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75)?

The S.FOLKESTONE GATE (LTV NO.75) is classified as a light ship.

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