Union Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Union Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 52.872 N,1 40.922 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.881200
  • Longitude: -1.682033
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2019

Surveying Details

H5239/14 24.10.14 WK IN 485255N, 014055W MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK (1914) MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE E. H1690/19 11.7.19 POSN AMENDED TO 485224N, 014054W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7400/25 6.11.25 SHOWN AS ST IN 485300N, 014045W ON FR 824 [1925 EDN]. CHART AS ST, DELETE BUOY. 23.9.77 STRANDED WK IN 485256N, 014050W [EUR]. DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14581002). H3673/87 28.10.88 WK HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED ACCORDING TO GRANVILLE PILOT. (MV 'COURTFIELD', HN DTD 19.10.88). NCA YET. H3673/87 16.11.88 WK HAS NOT BEEN RAISED. (EPSHOM, TLX DTD 2.11.88). NCA. 8.2.90 SHOWN AS ST PA ON FR 7134 [1989]. HH351/540/02 1.6.95 AMEND TO DW IN 485256N, 014050W [EUR]. (FR NM 19 14 95). - NM 1967/95. 16.5.06 WGD POSN: 4852.872N, 0140.922W. BA 3656 [5TH EDN, MAY'04].

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FAQ

Where is the UNION wreck located?

The UNION wreck is located at coordinates 48 52.872 N,1 40.922 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION?

The seabed around the UNION lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the UNION sink?

The UNION sank on Apr 29, 1914.

When was the wreck of the UNION discovered?

The wreck of the UNION was discovered in 1914.

What type of wreck is the UNION?

The UNION is classified as a sailing vessel.

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