Lst 305 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lst 305 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 14 N,12 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.233333
  • Longitude: 12.516667
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LST 305
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Tonnage 2750
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/43 15.3.44 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 411400N, 123100E IN 100+FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 7.3.44). NCA. H2419/47 14.5.47 WRECK CONTACT IN 411400N, 123100E, OR 200DEGS, 13.6M FROM CAP D'ANZIO LT. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS LIST NO.47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). INS AS NDW IN 411400N, 123112E. BR STD. 25.3.72 VESSEL SANK IN 411400N, 123100E APPROX. (ALLIED WAR CCASUALTIES/MED/FEB.'52). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT DECEMBER 1942 AS LST [CLASS II], WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-230 DURING OPERATION 'SHINGLE' [ANZIO]. (BVLAS 1939-45, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). VESSEL REPORTEDLY SUNK BY E-BOAT. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED., FEB.'52).

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FAQ

Where is the LST 305 wreck located?

The LST 305 wreck is located at coordinates 41 14 N,12 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 305?

The seabed around the LST 305 lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the LST 305 sink?

The LST 305 sank on Feb 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 305 discovered?

The wreck of the LST 305 was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LST 305 belong to?

The LST 305 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LST 305?

The LST 305 had a tonnage of 2750 tons.

What type of wreck is the LST 305?

The LST 305 is classified as a landing craft.

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