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Record 4380

Explore the unidentified submerged wreck in Lake Superior, a navigational hazard with an approximate length of 10 meters. Dive responsibly and document without disturbing the site.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: CRD 4380
  • Type: Submerged wreck, dangerous to surface navigation
  • Year Built:
  • Builder:
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10 m (32.8 ft) in length; Beam; Depth of hold
  • Registered Tonnage:
  • Location: Latitude: 46.484186, Longitude: -84.292675
  • Coordinates: Latitude: 46.484186, Longitude: -84.292675
  • Original Owners: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

The wreck with CRD 4380 is classified as an unidentified submerged vessel, posing a navigational hazard in Lake Superior. Originally charted as a visible wreck, it has since been reclassified due to its submerged status.

Description

The wreck is elongated, measuring approximately 10 meters in length. Despite its reclassification, it remains ‘not specifically investigated,’ indicating that further exploration is necessary to confirm its details.

History

The initial charting of the wreck placed it at coordinates 46-29-03.0N and 84-17-33.5W. Updates have moved the identified coordinates to 46.484186 and -84.292675. However, the wreck has never been specifically surveyed or visually confirmed.

Significant Incidents

  • Survey Requirements: A bottom drag or diver investigation within a 50-meter radius is necessary to locate the wreck.
  • Disproval: Documentation of salvage operations could refute the wreck’s presence, but no specific investigation has occurred to date.

Final Disposition

The wreck remains classified as submerged and dangerous to navigation, uninvestigated and unmarked on navigation charts, pending future surveys.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck is currently uninvestigated and poses a hazard to navigation. Mariners are advised to exercise caution in the area.

Resources & Links

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As a diver, remember to leave only bubbles and take only memories. Engage in responsible diving practices and consider participating in future surveys to help document this site.

Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record

This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.

Identification & Site Information

  • CRD: 4380
  • Vessel Terms: Unknown
  • Type: Submerged wreck, dangerous to surface navigation
  • Current Location (Updated):
    • Latitude: 46.484186
    • Longitude: -84.292675
  • Initial Location (Charted at 1:10,000 scale):
    • Latitude: 46-29-03.0N
    • Longitude: 84-17-33.5W
  • Projection of Wreck: Approximately 10 meters in length

Description

The wreck with CRD 4380 is an unidentified, submerged vessel located in Lake Superior, presenting a navigational hazard. Originally charted as a visible wreck at a scale of 1:10,000, it has since been reclassified as a submerged wreck. The wreck is elongated, measuring roughly 10 meters in length. Despite this reclassification, its status remains “not specifically investigated.”

History and Survey Information

The initial charting of the wreck placed it at 46-29-03.0N and 84-17-33.5W. Updates moved the identified coordinates to 46.484186 and -84.292675, yet the wreck was never specifically surveyed or visually confirmed.

Efforts to confirm or disprove the wreck’s existence included:

  • Survey Requirements: bottom drag or diver investigation within a 50-meter radius to locate the wreck.
    • Verification of least depth or elevation and precise positioning, if found.
  • Disproval: Documentation of salvage operations, if available, could refute the wreck’s presence.
    • Despite these outlined procedures, the wreck’s existence remains unverified as no specific investigation has occurred to date.

Current Status

The wreck remains:

  • Classified as submerged and dangerous to navigation.
  • Uninvestigated and unmarked on navigation charts, pending future surveys.

Recommendations for Survey and Navigation

  • Investigation Methods: Utilize a bottom drag or deploy divers to survey a 50-meter radius around the reported coordinates.
  • Salvage Documentation: If previously removed, evidence should be submitted to disprove the wreck’s existence.
  • Navigational Advisories: Mariners are advised to exercise caution in the area.

Notmars & Advisories

No specific Notice to Mariners (NOTMARs) or charted warnings are associated with this wreck, but its hazardous nature is implied by its classification.

Resources & Links

  • NOAA Wrecks Database: For chart updates and further investigation status.
  • Maritime History of the Great Lakes: Potential for identifying the wreck’s origin if historical records are available.
  • Sonar Mapping Resources: Tools for precise location and depth measurement.

Keywords: CRD 4380 Unidentified Submerged Wreck Lake Superior Hazards Survey Requirements Wreck Investigation

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