Lct 875 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lct 875 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.973 N,0 28.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.799550
  • Longitude: -0.468000
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LCT 875
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 57 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.2
Shadow Height 6.2
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1944
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 1988

Simplified Wreck Survey

The UK Hydrographic Office wreck record for the LCT 875, located at coordinates 49 47.973 N, 0 28.08 W in the English Channel off the coast of France, details a historical underwater obstruction that sank during World War II on July 21, 1944. Originally reported with approximate positions, the wreck was officially located and surveyed on March 10, 1988, showing a least echo sounder depth of 33.8 meters within a general depth of 40 meters, and standing 6.2 meters high above the seabed.

Surveying Details

H02722/44 21.7.44 H02722/44 21.7.44 SUNK WITH ALL HANDS IN 495500N, 004500W, APPROX. (FOIC PORTLAND, 8.6.44). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 1531/44. H03135/44 10.11.44 H03135/44 10.11.44 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 492800N, 002800W. (PORTSMOUTH NAV ORDERS 51, 1.11.44). SQ.DATE. 15.1.76 15.1.76 SHOWN AS WK 19FMS IN 494759N, 002800W ON FR 6614D. R/S. 10.3.88 10.3.88 LOCATED IN 494802N, 002800W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. STANDS 6.2MTRS HIGH. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590010). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2613.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING ATTACK BY GERMAN E BOATS AND POSSIBLY AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the LCT 875 wreck located?

The LCT 875 wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.973 N,0 28.08 W.

How deep is the LCT 875 and where exactly is it located?

The LCT 875 lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.973 N,0 28.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LCT 875?

The seabed around the LCT 875 lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LCT 875 sink?

The LCT 875 sank on Jun 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LCT 875 discovered?

The wreck of the LCT 875 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LCT 875 belong to?

The LCT 875 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LCT 875?

The LCT 875 had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the LCT 875?

The LCT 875 is classified as a landing craft.

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