Multibeam echo sounder survey of the Landing Ship Infantry Empire Broadsword

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Survey DRASSM

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Stern

About 35m long, oriented NS, lying to starboard. Davits for launching the LCAs are embedded in the sand.

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Central section

About 25m long. Though badly damaged, part of the superstructure with its gangways and ladders can be discerned from the tangle of sheet metal.

A portion of the hull, completely overturned and facing east, is located in the centre.

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Bow

About 35m long, hull lying to starboard.

The interior of the holds is visible from the deck.

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Collapsed mast

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Naval artillery gun

A British gun mounted on a circular base.

470,90

Hoist

460,151

Anti-aircraft gun turrets

1080,771