Lst 507 (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Lst 507 (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.093 N,2 43.561 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.451550
  • Longitude: -2.726017
Wreck Depth 40.94 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 507 (Stern section)
Type landing craft
Flag US
Length 99.4 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 34.5
Sonar Width 17.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo vehicles,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1944
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3971/52 3.7.52 EXAM'D 5.6.52 IN 502706N, 024336W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20FMS, FOUL AT 21FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 128FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. EXTENDS FOR ABOUT 500FT IN A NW/SE DIRECTION. SHOALEST PART AT SOUTHERN END, BUT THERE IS A 21FM PEAK NEAR THE NORTHERN END. GOOD ALL ROUND A/S TARGET. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 5.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). BR STD. H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502705N, 024324W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982]. NCA. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 28.7.84 IN 502704N, 024330W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.5, FOUL AT 39MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.1 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING 160/340DEGS, WITH A LARGER WK CLOSE NW. SEE [18725]. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). CHART AS SW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 27.4.94 CONFIRMED AS STERN SECTION OF WRECK CLOSE NW [18725]. REPORTED TO BE LESS THAN 50% OF VESSEL. UPSIDE DOWN AND QUITE INTACT, BOTH PROPS IN SITU. ONE SMALL BOAT UNDER THE HULL, THIS ALSO HAS A PROP. BELIEVED TO BE LST 507. (N CHIPCHASE, DTD 26.4.94). HH090/961/01 2.12.03 EXAM'D 8.6.03 IN 5027.093N, 0243.558W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 40.0MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 174/354 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND SW 40MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 15.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.94MTRS IN 5027.093N, 0243.561W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 47MTRS. LENGTH 34.5MTRS, WIDTH 17.6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. UPSIDE DOWN AND INTACT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 20.8.20 USS LST-507 (Stern section) LOCATED IN 5027.093N, 0243.561W [WGD] HAS BEEN AWARDED SCHEDULED MONUMENT STATUS (The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979), DTD 29/4/2020. LIST ENTRY NUMBER 1463496. ADD
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 2050

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOATS, WHILE ON EXERCISE 'TIGER', A REHEARSAL FOR THE D-DAY LANDINGS. TOTAL OF 434 MEN LOST.

General Comments

HISTORIC

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FAQ

Where is the LST 507 (Stern section) wreck located?

The LST 507 (Stern section) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.093 N,2 43.561 W.

How deep is the LST 507 (Stern section) and where exactly is it located?

The LST 507 (Stern section) lies at a depth of about 40.94 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.093 N,2 43.561 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 507 (Stern section)?

The seabed around the LST 507 (Stern section) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the LST 507 (Stern section) sink?

The LST 507 (Stern section) sank on Apr 28, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 507 (Stern section) discovered?

The wreck of the LST 507 (Stern section) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LST 507 (Stern section) belong to?

The LST 507 (Stern section) belonged to US.

What cargo was the LST 507 (Stern section) carrying?

The LST 507 (Stern section) was carrying vehicles,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LST 507 (Stern section)?

The LST 507 (Stern section) had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

What type of wreck is the LST 507 (Stern section)?

The LST 507 (Stern section) is classified as a landing craft.

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