Lbvi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lbvi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 18.967 N,0 13.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.316117
  • Longitude: -0.221117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LBVI
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 200
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historic underwater wreck LBVI located off the coast of France in the English Channel at coordinates 49 18.967 N, 0 13.267 W. Sunk in July 1944, this maritime obstruction was historically recorded as a landing craft wreck, initially awash at low water and marked by navigational buoys before being designated as dead and deleted from official hydrographic charts in 1981.

Surveying Details

H03135/44 SANK IN 491900N, 001300W APPROX. (PORTS NAV ORDERS 281, JULY 1944). H02758/44 WK OF AN LBV, AWASH, IN 491858N, 001316W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY 221318B). H02758/44 5.8.44 SHOWN AS DW, AWASH AT LW, IN 491858N, 001316W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1684/44. H2626/47 17.7.47 WK MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (PARIS NM 1079/47). NOTE. H2626/47 19.3.52 DELETE BUOY. (PARIS NM 52 07 15). - NM 580/52. H2415/54 13.4.55 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 891. LC 1821. 1.10.74 SHOWN IN 491858N, 001311W [EUR] ON FRENCH 891 & FRENCH 891. NC 2146. H4801/79 20.5.81 DELETE. (BREST NM 81 15 34). AMENDED TO DEAD. R/P.

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FAQ

Where is the LBVI wreck located?

The LBVI wreck is located at coordinates 49 18.967 N,0 13.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LBVI?

The seabed around the LBVI lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LBVI sink?

The LBVI sank on Jul 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LBVI discovered?

The wreck of the LBVI was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LBVI belong to?

The LBVI belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LBVI?

The LBVI had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the LBVI?

The LBVI is classified as a barge.

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