The attributes for record number 4688 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 44.016683° N latitude and -83.649978° W longitude.
- GP Quality: The quality of the geographical position is mentioned as “Low,” suggesting that the accuracy of the wreck’s coordinates may have limitations.
- 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: “04688 HISTORY SOURCE UNKNOWN–DANGEROUS SUBMERGED WRECK CHARTED IN APPROX. POS. LAT. 44-01-00.00N, LONG. 83-39-00.0W. (SCALED FROM CHART 14863, 1:120,000). SURVEY REQUIREMENTS FULL–VERIFY OR DISPROVE THROUGH BOTTOM DRAG INVESTIGATION, .5 NM MIN R.”
This information indicates that the wreck is located at approximately latitude 44°01’00.00″N and longitude 83°39’00.0″W. The charting of the submerged wreck was done based on information from an unknown source. Due to the “Low” GP quality, the accuracy of the wreck’s position may have limitations.
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. The survey would involve bottom drag investigation methods within a minimum radius of 0.5 nautical miles to verify or disprove the presence of the wreck.
