Lct 293 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Lct 293 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 6.04 N,0 45.09 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 40 m |
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LCT 293 |
| Type | landing craft |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 48.8 m |
| Width | 9.4 m |
| Draught | 2.1 |
| Tonnage | 296 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 12, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H03737/44 10.11.44 SANK IN APPROX 500600N, 004500W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS NDW PA. - FNM 2468/44. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS [22 FMS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2450. 15.6.82 USC PA 40MTRS SHOWN IN 500600N, 004500W ON FR 6614D [3RD EDN 1979]. 30.4.90 NOT SHOWN ON ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN], & NOT IN FR WK RECORDS [CORR TO JAN 1990]. DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2459. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 16, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE IN TOW OF US LST 30, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM 'OMAHA BEACH' TO PORTLAND. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH).
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