Unity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Unity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.193 N,2 8.471 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.669883
  • Longitude: 2.141183
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 8M E FROM CROSS SAND LIGHT VESSEL. (LLWW1). NCA YET. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDW (1917) (PA) IN 524010N, 020835E. BA 1094. H335/31 16.1.31 AMENDED TO NDW (PA). (GERMAN AND NETH NORTH SEA WK CHARTS). NE 1094. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH MADE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). AMEND DEAD. NE 1504. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523958N, 020830E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LOWESOFT FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. STOPPED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP, THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the UNITY wreck located?

The UNITY wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.193 N,2 8.471 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITY?

The seabed around the UNITY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the UNITY sink?

The UNITY sank on Sep 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the UNITY discovered?

The wreck of the UNITY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the UNITY belong to?

The UNITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the UNITY?

The UNITY had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITY?

The UNITY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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