Lct 524 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lct 524 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.486 N,1 2.331 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.424767
  • Longitude: -1.038850
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 524
Type landing craft
Length 57.1 m
Width 11.8 m
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6705/57 5.3.58 WK 12MTRS, IN 492533N, 010209W. (PARIS NM 57 47 28). - NM 3107/57. H1310/88/10 4.3.88 WK 12MTRS IN 492532.5N, 010215W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS BY SONAR, E/S & DIVER. WK OF LCT LYING UPRIGHT ON SEABED, ORIENTATION E/W. FIXED BY TORAN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14591079 &J COULON, 20.12.87). NCA. 3.5.90 WK 12MTRS SHOWN IN 492532.5N, 010215W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN] & FRENCH WK RECORDS [CORR TO JAN'90]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING OPERATION 'NEPTUNE'.

General Comments

LYING UPRIGHT ON SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 524 wreck located?

The LCT 524 wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.486 N,1 2.331 W.

How deep is the LCT 524 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 524 lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.486 N,1 2.331 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 524?

The seabed around the LCT 524 lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LCT 524 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 524 was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the LCT 524?

The LCT 524 is classified as a landing craft.

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