Lct 777 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Lct 777 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 27.242 N,1 3.974 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.454033
- Longitude: -1.066233
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
LCT 777 |
|
Type
|
landing craft
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
57 m |
| Width |
11.9 m |
| Draught |
1.2 |
| Tonnage |
400 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 12, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck LCT 777 is located off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel at coordinates 49 27.242 N, 1 3.974 W. This shipwreck site is identified as a Landing Craft Tank (LCT) that remains submerged at a general depth of 8 meters, with a least depth measured at less than 20 meters. Historical surveying records indicate the wreck has been documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and various maritime charts since 1944. The site is classified as a sunken wreck obstruction, and current survey data confirms its precise position and depth characteristics for navigational safety and underwater exploration. The LCT 777 wreck serves as a historical maritime feature within the English Channel coastal waters.
Surveying Details
H02730/44 26.4.44 DW PA IN 492718N, 010400W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1614/14. 22.1.76 DW ED SHOWN IN 492718N, 010400W ON FR 6614D. R/S. H4984/74 25.10.79 DW SHOWN IN 492718N, 010400W ON FR 847 [AUG 1979 EDN]. BR STD. 10.5.90 DW PD SHOWN IN 492718N, 010354W ON FR 7056 [1986 EDN]. WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 492718N, 010354W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 1M, IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, WK OF LCT 777. (FR WK RECORD NO.14591068 [CORR TO JAN 1990, AUTHORITY STATED AS BRITISH HYDRO]). NC 2613. 7.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4927.246N, 0103.984W.
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49 27.242 N,1 3.974 W
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FAQ
Where is the LCT 777 wreck located?
The LCT 777 wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.242 N,1 3.974 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LCT 777?
The seabed around the LCT 777 lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the LCT 777 discovered?
The wreck of the LCT 777 was discovered in 1944.
What country did the LCT 777 belong to?
The LCT 777 belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the LCT 777?
The LCT 777 had a tonnage of 400 tons.
What type of wreck is the LCT 777?
The LCT 777 is classified as a landing craft.