The wreck with VESSLTERMS “UNKNOWN” is a visible wreck located at LATDEC 46.604458 and LONDEC -90.947119. It is considered a high-quality feature on the chart, meaning its location is accurately determined.
Historical surveys of the wreck were conducted in various years. The initial survey in 1978-1980 reviewed the wreck and classified it as Class 1, indicating its visibility. The wreck was found to have a height of 4 feet and was scaled at 1:15000 in the area with LAT 46-36-14.50N, LONG 90-56-47.80W.
In 1983, another survey was conducted, and the wreck’s visibility was confirmed with a height of 7.9 feet at LWD (Lowest Water Depth). The wreck was identified as a wooden vessel, approximately 50 feet long, with its position given at LAT 46-36-16N, LONG 90-56-49W.
However, this position was discredited by an evaluator. Subsequent surveys in 1984 and 1985 determined the wreck’s position more accurately. The wreck was located in LAT 46-36-16.29N, LONG 90-56-48.96W, with a height of 6 feet at LWD.
The wreck is described as an old sailing vessel oriented in the NW-SE direction, with a length of approximately 30 feet. Its hull is wooden and sheathed with steel. The hydrographer recommends the chart to show this wreck as a visible feature.
