Union Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Union Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 1.386 N,4 45.577 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.023100
  • Longitude: -4.759617
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2017

Surveying Details

H7809/22 29.11.22 DW (1922) IN 480124N, 044513W, OR 174DEGS, 1.0M FROM LA VIELLE LTHO. (PARIS NM 1639/22). - NM 327/23. H6457/23 19.9.23 SHOWN AS WK 17MTRS IN 480116N, 044534W, OR 186.75DEGS, 1.17M FROM LA VIELLE LTHO ON FRENCH 5252. - NM 1717/23. 29.6.77 WK 17MTRS IN 480122N, 044530W. NAMED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976, NO.14584169). 5.5.88 WK 17MTRS IN 480122.5N, 044530W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. POSSIBLY A GERMAN 4 MASTED BARQUE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584169). 13.3.89 SHOWN AS WK PA 17MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 20.5.96 SHOWN AS WK PA 17MTRS ON FRENCH 7148 [1991 EDN]. NE 2351. 17.5.00 SHOWN AS WK PD 17MTRS ON FRENCH 7423 [1999 EDN, LARGEST SCALE 1:20,000] & FRENCH 7148 [1998 EDN]. NC 2819. 22.11.08 SHOWN IN 4801.319N, 0445.585W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7423 [2ND EDN 2008, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2348.

General Comments

LARGE CARGO VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the UNION wreck located?

The UNION wreck is located at coordinates 48 1.386 N,4 45.577 W.

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

The UNION lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 48 1.386 N,4 45.577 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION?

The seabed around the UNION lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UNION discovered?

The wreck of the UNION was discovered in 1922.

What type of wreck is the UNION?

The UNION is classified as a steam ship.

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