Wreck Report: Unknown Vessel (Record 10689)

Identification & Site Information

•Vessel Name: Unknown

•Vessel Type: Unknown

•Feature Type: Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation

•Coordinates:

•Latitude: 42.19175 N

•Longitude: -83.141611 W

•Geographical Position Quality (GP Quality): Low (coordinates are approximate and may not be precise)

•Depth: Not provided

•Sounding Type: Not specified

•Year Sunk: Not provided

History

The history of this submerged wreck is partially recorded as “HISTORY N-S TO 1615, 7-13-78; CANADA CG; WRECK APPLIED TO CHART IN APPROX POS. 42-11-30.3N 083-08-29.8 W”. This indicates:

1.The wreck was noted in historical records potentially tied to Canada’s Coast Guard.

2.It was applied to navigation charts based on approximate positioning on July 13, 1978.

3.No detailed documentation or specifics about the sinking, the vessel’s identity, or its historical significance are available.

This lack of definitive details about the wreck poses challenges for its identification and assessment.

Final Disposition

The wreck remains submerged at an unspecified depth in an area marked as dangerous to surface navigation. Its approximate position is based on scaled chart data, but the Low GP Quality classification suggests further surveying is necessary to verify its location and ensure maritime safety.

Located By & Date

•Recorded and applied to navigation charts by Canada Coast Guard (CG) on July 13, 1978.

•Positioned approximately at 42-11-30.3N 083-08-29.8 W on historical charts.

NOTMARs & Advisories

•Mariners should consult Notices to Mariners (NOTMARs) for updated advisories regarding this wreck’s location and potential hazard.

•The low positional accuracy increases the risk of unexpected encounters, especially in poor Visibility conditions.

Document Availability

•Supporting documentation for the wreck is not available.

•Further research or on-site surveys may be required to confirm the wreck’s exact details and positional accuracy.

Resources & Links

•Maritime History of the Great Lakes Database: Maritime History of the Great Lakes

•David Swayze Shipwreck File: David Swayze Shipwreck File

•NOAA AWOIS Database: NOAA AWOIS Database

Conclusion

This unknown wreck (record 10689) is marked as a navigation hazard in Lake Huron at approximate coordinates 42.19175 N, -83.141611 W. Its low positional accuracy and lack of specific details require mariners to exercise caution in the area. A full survey is recommended to confirm the wreck’s location and to mitigate risks for navigation in this region.

Keywords

•Unknown wreck

•Lake Huron hazard

•Submerged wreck

•Navigation danger

•Canada Coast Guard

•Survey requirements

GPS Coordinates & Additional Info

•Coordinates: Latitude 42.19175 N, Longitude -83.141611 W

•Mariners should navigate cautiously near this location and rely on the latest navigational updates and surveys to ensure safety.