Lst 523 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lst 523 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.655 N,0 57.995 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.477583
  • Longitude: -0.966583
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LST 523
Type landing craft
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 50
Cargo armament,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H389/54 23.1.56 WK, LEAST DEPTH 11MTRS [6FMS], IN 492840N, 005755W. (PARIS NM 55 37 10). - NM 3174/55. H02730/44 4.7.61 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. BUOY LAID CLOSE N. (PARIS NM 61 110 57(T) & 61 21 28(T)). 3.4.78 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS ON FR 6614. 4.1.80 SHOWN AS WK 11.6MTRS [6FMS 2FT] IN 492840N, 005755W ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. NE 2073 & NE 2613. H4722/79 20.12.84 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.4MTRS [6FMS 4FT] IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS IN 492842N, 005755W [EUR]. REFERRED TO AS A LST 523 [PROBABLY AMERICAN]. MINED 19.6.44. STANDS 8.4MTRS ABOVE SEABED AND IS LYING 050/230DEGS. DISPERSED IN SEVERAL PARTS. KEEL IS HIGHEST PART. (BREST NM 84 46 22 & FR WK RECORDS NO.14590095). R/P. H4722/79 20.12.87 LST 'CARBONNELLE' IN POSN BY TORAN [BAIE DE SEINE]. LIES UPSIDE DOWN WITH SEVERAL SHERMAN TANKS STILL IN WK. (J COULON, 20.12.87). NCA. HH100/351/04 24.6.91 DIVED ON 19.5.91 IN 492842N, 005754.5W. POSN BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 20 IN MAX DEPTH 29MTRS [NO TIDAL REDUCTION APPLIED]. LIES APPARENTLY NE/SW. STERN INTACT BUT UPSIDE DOWN. BOW BADLY SMASHED. LARGE HOLD CONTAINS SMALL TANKS. PROPELLER MISSING. (M R ROWLEY, 8.6.91). NCA. HH100/351/07 6.8.93 DIVED ON 8.7.93 IN 492839N, 005757W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES NE/SW WITH STERN NE. INVERTED. AFTER SECTION INTACT AND STANDING 9MTRS HIGH. OPEN AMIDSHIP. MAIN HOLD CONTAINS SHERMAN TANKS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SUSPENDED FROM THE INVERTED DECK AND LOOK DANGEROUS. FOR'D SECTION WELL BROKEN AND MIXED UP WITH MORE TANKS. SOME LIVE AMMUNITION, POSSIBLY 40MM, SEEN NEAR STERN. (G PEACHAM, 24.7.93). NCA. LIES IN 4928.699N, 0057.908W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2000). BR STD. HH100/351/21 26.7.04 DIVED IN 4928.661N, 0058.009W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP ALONG BOTH SIDES OF WK. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. INVERED, LARGELY INTACT. LARGE HOLD MIDSHIPS WITH JUMBLED UP SHERMAN TANKS ON SEABED. FIRST 7MTRS OF BOWS DETACHED AND STOOD ON END. (G LOCKETT). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

INVERTED, BOWS DETACHED

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FAQ

Where is the LST 523 wreck located?

The LST 523 wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.655 N,0 57.995 W.

How deep is the LST 523 and where exactly is it located?

The LST 523 lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 28.655 N,0 57.995 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LST 523?

The seabed around the LST 523 lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the LST 523 sink?

The LST 523 sank on Jun 19, 1944.

When was the wreck of the LST 523 discovered?

The wreck of the LST 523 was discovered in 1955.

What cargo was the LST 523 carrying?

The LST 523 was carrying armament,vehicles.

What type of wreck is the LST 523?

The LST 523 is classified as a landing craft.

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