Unity Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Unity Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 2.23 N,4 16.769 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 7 m |
| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | UNITY |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1922 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3175/22 27.5.22 WK OF TRAWLER UNITY BURNT IN BIDEFORD BAY NOW LYING AWASH AND RESTING ON BOTTOM 500 YARDS FROM SHORE. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 25.5.22). INS AS DW PA. H4650/22 24.7.22 HAS BEEN DISPERSED TO 24FT AT LWST. (CG ILFRACOMBE, 12.6.22). AMEND TO WK 4FMS. - NM 1258/22. H5293/71 28.4.71 AMEND TO WK 7.0MTRS. NC 1164. HH091/158/01 29.6.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET 2007/2008. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000052002 13.03.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1853). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 14, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
25.5.22 SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BURNT OUT IN BIDEFORD BAY. (LL 25.5.22).
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