Union Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Union Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 57.94 N,3 30.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.965667
  • Longitude: -3.501500
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 677
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.17.19 WK REPD IN 485800N, 033000W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H1128/63 16.6.68 WK REPD. (HMS WOTTON, HN). INS AS NDW. NE 2668. 11.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5069. NCA. 21.9.77 WK IN MEAN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 11.4.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 970. BR STD. 8.12.86 WK USC PA 53MTRS IN 485800N, 033000W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985, NO.14583003). NC 3670. 5.8.88 WK USC PD 53MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). NC 2668.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the UNION wreck located?

The UNION wreck is located at coordinates 48 57.94 N,3 30.09 W.

How deep is the UNION and where exactly is it located?

The UNION lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 48 57.94 N,3 30.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION?

The seabed around the UNION lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the UNION sink?

The UNION sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UNION discovered?

The wreck of the UNION was discovered in 1919.

What country did the UNION belong to?

The UNION belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the UNION?

The UNION had a tonnage of 677 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNION?

The UNION is classified as a steam ship.

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