The attributes for record number 4687 describe a submerged wreck that poses a potential hazard to surface navigation. Here are the details of the wreck:
- Vessel Terms: The specific terms or identification of the vessel are listed as “UNKNOWN,” meaning the name or type of the ship is not known.
- Feature Type: The wreck is categorized as “Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation,” indicating that it is underwater and poses a hazard to ships navigating the area.
- Latitude and Longitude: The approximate location of the wreck is specified as 43.955014° N latitude and -83.487469° W longitude.
- GP Quality: The quality of the geographical position is mentioned as “Med,” suggesting that the accuracy of the wreck’s coordinates is moderate.
- Depth: The specific depth of the wreck is provided as 0 feet.
- Sounding Type: The type of sounding (measurement of depth) used to locate the wreck is not specified.
- Year Sunk: The year of the vessel’s sinking is not mentioned.
- History: The history of the wreck is described as follows: “04687 HISTORY LS-2153/62–WRECK COVERED 2 FEET IN POS. LAT. 43-57-18.0N, LONG. 83-29-15.0W. (SCALED FROM CHART 14863, 1:120,000). SURVEY REQUIREMENTS FULL–VERIFY OR DISPROVE THROUGH BOTTOM DRAG INVESTIGATION, 500 METER MIN. RADIUS. ASSIGNED: S-X927-HFP-87 (IF TIME PERMITS).”
This information indicates that the wreck is located at approximately latitude 43°57’18.0″N and longitude 83°29’15.0″W. It is covered by 2 feet of water. The location was scaled from chart 14863 at a scale of 1:120,000. Proper survey and verification procedures are required to assess the existence and potential danger of the submerged vessel. The assignment code indicates that a survey team was tasked with investigating and verifying the situation, and if time permits, the inspection would be conducted within a minimum radius of 500 meters using bottom drag investigation methods.
