Lcg 16 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lcg 16 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.744 N,5 7.897 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.495733
  • Longitude: -5.131617
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCG 16 (POSSIBLY)
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1943
Scour Dimensions ,,004.0,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 3.12.51 3.12.51 F 28FMS SHOWN IN 513221N, 050745W ON SURVEY [E8262/1-3]. NE 1179. 6.4.72 6.4.72 NOW SHOWN AS F 51MTRS. NC 1478. H5001/72 24.11.80 H5001/72 24.11.80 VERY SMALL WK EXAM'D 23.5.78 IN 512943N, 050750W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 48-49MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 53MTRS. LYING N/S. IT IS CONSIDERED THAT NO PORTION OF WK STANDS ABOVE THE SEABED LEVEL. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). INS AS WK 49MTRS IN NEW POSN. BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 NOT LOCATED 4.2010 BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE HOLYHEAD FOR FALMOUTH. HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED FITTING OUT AT BELFAST. HAD ONLY BEEN GIVEN PARTIAL DECK COVERINGS. SWAMPED IN HEAVY WEATHER. ALL CREW LOST. 22.1.70 N/HO/940/12/69 SANK OFF ST ANNS HD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER HARBOUR. (NHB, 22.1.70)

General Comments

V SMALL WK, NO PART STANDS ABOVE SEABED LEVEL

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FAQ

Where is the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.744 N,5 7.897 W.

How deep is the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.744 N,5 7.897 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 26, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCG 16 (POSSIBLY)?

The LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a landing craft.

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