![]() The aim of this particular piece of research is to identify as many offshore wrecks in Welsh waters as possible and shed light on their respective maritime heritage. ![]() The nautical archaeologist and historian Innes McCartney, of Bournemouth University, said: “The wreck of LCT 326 is one of over 300 sites in Welsh waters which have been surveyed by the Prince Madog. It appears to have foundered in heavy seas and probably broke in half just forward of the bridge, with both halves staying afloat long enough to have become separated. The data clearly showed key features of an LTC such as its distinctive landing gangway and stern deckhouse. The data showed that this wreck was 58 metres long and 10 metres wide, similar to the dimensions of an LCT. Sonar data of the wreck was collected by a team from Bangor University in Gwynedd, north Wales, using the research vessel Prince Madog in 2019. On board were sailors from Bristol, Yorkshire, Manchester and Scotland.īut new research has established that LTC 326 was last seen with the convoy by its escort ship, HMS Cotillion, on 1 February much further south, to the north-west of Bardsey.Ī previously unidentified wreck, broken in two, lies 25 miles south of that last known position on a near-perfect line with the flotilla’s course. ![]() The weather was heavy and the flotilla made slow progress.Īccording to the official 1946 Admiralty records, LCT 326 was lost off the Isle of Man. In the winter of 1943, the ship was part of a transit cruise from Troon, Ayrshire, to Appledore, Devon. The vessel was designed to land tanks during amphibious operations such as D-day.
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