Lca 672 Or Lca 811 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lca 672 or lca 811 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 2.9 N,3 0.258 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.048333
  • Longitude: -3.004300
Wreck Depth 13.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCA 672 OR LCA 811
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 12.6 m
Width 3 m
Draught 0.7
Tonnage 13
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1944
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H454/67 15.4.75 WK LOCATED BY SONAR & INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. FIXED IN 560257N, 030012W [OGB] USING DECCA AND RADAR RANGES WK ESTIMATED TO STAND OVER 8FT. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN ON BOTTOM FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS. NO NAME OR IDENTIFICATION DISCERNIBLE. WK HELD ON SONAR BRG 169DEGS, 100YDS FROM FIXED POSN. (HMS NURTON HN 20.2.1975). INS AS WK 7FMS 3FT [13.5MTRS]. - NM 836/75. SEP 2007/000079019 19.11.07 WK 14.4 SHOWN IN 5602.904N, 0300.171W [OGB] ON FORTH DEEP WATER CHANNEL SHEET 3 DRAWING 1008/2/07 [ DTD 23.10.07] (SINGLE BEAM SURVEY). CONFIRMATION THAT THIS IS THE SAME WK AS [2827] BUT THAT THERE IS NO CERTAINTY THAT THE SHOALEST SOUNDING WAS FOUND. (ALAN SWEET, FORTH PORTS HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYOR, E- MAIL DTD 15.1.07). RETAIN AS WK 13.5MTRS & INSERT IN AMENDED POSN 5602.900N, 0300.258W [EUT]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

CLASSIFIED BY FOSNI STAFF AS LANDING CRAFT WHICH SANK IN 1944. 2.4.1944 BOTH LCA 672 & LCA 811 FOUNDERED DURING EXERCISES OFF E SCOTLAND ON 2.4.1944. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 2.9 N,3 0.258 W
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FAQ

Where is the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 wreck located?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 wreck is located at coordinates 56 2.9 N,3 0.258 W.

How deep is the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 and where exactly is it located?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 lies at a depth of about 13.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 2.9 N,3 0.258 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCA 672 OR LCA 811?

The seabed around the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 sink?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 sank on Apr 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 discovered?

The wreck of the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LCA 672 OR LCA 811 belong to?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCA 672 OR LCA 811?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 had a tonnage of 13 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCA 672 OR LCA 811?

The LCA 672 OR LCA 811 is classified as a landing craft.

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