Wreck Information: RECRD 8198

IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

•Feature Type: Wreck – Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation

•Latitude (Decimal): 45.995019

•Longitude (Decimal): -83.898336

•Location Description: Entrance to DeTour Harbor, Lake Huron

•Depth: 0.2 feet (above submerged wreck, very shallow)

•Sounding Type: Unknown

•Position Accuracy: Medium (GP_QUALITY: Med)

•Year of Sinking: Unknown

•Survey Reference: H10313/89

•Hydrographic Office Entry Date: November 1991

HISTORY

•Initial Identification: The submerged wreck was reported during hydrographic survey OPR-X278.

•Hydrographer’s Notes:

•Located at the entrance to DeTour Harbor.

•Identified as a dangerous submerged wreck with a least depth of 0.2 feet, posing a significant hazard to surface navigation.

•Position referenced as LAT 45-59-42N, LONG 83-53-54W (NAD 27).

•Annotated during the survey, though positional and depth data were deemed incomplete.

•Recommendation: Chart the wreck as a “Dangerous Submerged Wreck (PA)” for navigational safety.

NOTMARs & ADVISORIES

•Status: Charted as a “Dangerous Submerged Wreck (PA)” to warn mariners.

•Advisory: Extreme caution is advised when navigating near the entrance to DeTour Harbor due to the wreck’s shallow depth.

•NOTMAR Recommendation: Mariners should consult up-to-date navigational charts and Notices to Mariners for additional safety measures.

CURRENT CONDITION & ACCESSIBILITY

•Condition: The wreck’s specific identity and structural condition remain unknown. The dangerous shallow depth of 0.2 feet above the submerged wreck makes it inaccessible for most vessels and diving exploration without significant hazard.

•Accessibility: The wreck poses significant navigation risks due to its proximity to the surface.

CONCLUSION

The submerged wreck at the entrance to DeTour Harbor remains a notable hazard for surface navigation. The 0.2-foot least depth highlights the critical need for mariners to exercise caution in this area. While the identity of the wreck is unknown, its charted presence serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and sometimes perilous nature of Great Lakes navigation.