Hms Listrac (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms listrac (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.89 N,1 19.719 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.431500
  • Longitude: -1.328650
Wreck Depth 29.15 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 250
Tonnage 778
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Debris Field 0026.0,070
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details CONTACT IN 502554N, 011948W. (AUBD 304/61). 10.1.41 SUNK IN 502415N, 011800W APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA YET. H6894/55 7.1.56 LOCATED IN 502554N, 011936W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15FMS IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 5.11.55). 4.7.96 REPD TO BE A WW2 CASUALTY AS A SHELL CASE DATED 1932 WAS FOUND BY A GUN MOUNTING. SHE IS A SS, 130FT LONG, 10FT HIGH AT THE BOILERS AND THEREFORE, IS UNLIKELY TO BE THE `TWEED'. (J MARKHAM). NCA. HH100/351/12 24.2.97 IDENTIFIED AS BEING HMS LISTRAC. CONFIRMED FROM A NUMBER OF SOURCES. (R RIMMER). HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5025.883N, 0119.683W [OGB] USING DECCA. NOT 'TWEED'. IS AN ARMED FRENCH VESSEL, PROBABLY 'LISTRAC'. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). RETAIN AS WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/962/01 9.12.02 EXAM'D 30.7.02 IN 5025.889N, 0119.720W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.6, FOUL 28.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.6 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 26MTRS TOWARDS 070 DEGS. PARTLY BROKEN AND BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 962) AMEND TO SW 28.5MTRS. BR STD. 21.2.07 IDENTITY CONFIRMED BY BELL AND BUILDER'S NAMEPLATE. LIES UPRIGHT AND INTACT. DEPTH CHARGES LIE OFF THE STERN ON THE SEABED. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). SEP 2020/000123102 1.10.21 EXAM�D 9.10.20 IN 5025.890N, 0119.719W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 250/070 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED AND BROKEN UP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2021

Circumstances of loss

3.7.40 BUILT IN 1907 BY FORGES & C DE LA MEDITERRANE, HAVRE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. FORMERLY A FRENCH AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL. SEIZED BY RN AT PORTSMOUTH 3.7.40. USED AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE PATROL VESSEL FROM 8.40. PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR ANTI-SUBMARINE DUTIES AND RETURN. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SURFACE CRAFT. (COLLEDGE & SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). ALSO REFERRED TO AS HM TRAWLER L'ISTRAC.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED AND BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 25.89 N,1 19.719 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.89 N,1 19.719 W.

How deep is the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.89 N,1 19.719 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 778 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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