Based on the provided attributes, the details of the submerged wreck marked with record number 14209 are as follows:
- Vessel Terms: The wreck is identified as “M/V Melissa Desagnes,” likely referring to a motor vessel named Melissa Desagnes.
- 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 42.236667° N latitude and -83.131667° 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 “LNM 38/1997– USCG District 9; M/V Melissa Desagnes is a ground in position 42-14.2N – 83-07.9 approximately 1/2 NM North of Grassy Island. (Entered CEH 5/2008).” This information indicates that the wreck was reported in the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) in 1997 by the U.S. Coast Guard, District 9. It states that the M/V Melissa Desagnes grounded in the position of 42-14.2N – 83-07.9, which is approximately 1/2 nautical mile north of Grassy Island. The wreck’s presence was entered into the CEH (Canadian Hydrographic Service) database in May 2008.
As with any submerged wreck listed as “dangerous to surface navigation,” mariners and authorities should exercise caution in the area to avoid potential hazards to navigation.
