Based on the provided attributes, the details of the submerged wreck with reference number 0696 are as follows:
- 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 42.336806° N latitude and -83.012833° W longitude.
- GP Quality: The quality of the geographical position is mentioned as “Low,” suggesting that the accuracy of the wreck’s coordinates may not be very precise.
- Depth: The specific depth of the wreck is not provided in the information.
- 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 given as “HISTORY LNM19/1984–9TH CGD, AN 18FT BOAT SUNK IN THE DETROIT RIVER IN APPROX. POS.42 20 13N, 083 00 48W ABEAM OF THE GREAT LAKES BEVERAGE IN 14 FT OF WATER. **** APPARENTLY THE CHARTED SYMBOL WAS MOVED OFFSHORE TO 42-20-12.5N 083-00-46.2 W TO AGREE WITH LNM DESCRIPTION. ENTERED 7/00 MCR.”
This information suggests that the wreck is an 18-foot boat that sank in the Detroit River at approximately 42°20’13” N, 83°00’48” W. It is located abeam of the Great Lakes Beverage in 14 feet of water. The charted symbol of the wreck was apparently moved offshore to 42°20’12.5″ N, 83°00’46.2″ W to align with the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) description. The wreck’s presence was entered into the database in July 2000.
Due to the submerged wreck being labeled as “dangerous to surface navigation,” mariners and authorities should exercise caution in the area to avoid potential hazards to navigation.
