Whale Unit 552 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Whale unit 552 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.73 N,0 43.542 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.212167
  • Longitude: -0.725700
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY)
Type factory ship
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 73
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2007

Surveying Details

H03135/44 24.8.44 H03135/44 24.8.44 WK IN 501648N, 003700W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST NO.51). H4121/76 5.11.76 H4121/76 5.11.76 WRECK LOCATED 16.6.76 IN 501241.7N, 004356.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41MTRS GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. WK APPEARS TO BE 140 X 130FT APPROX, ASSUME ODD SHAPE TO BE THE WHALE UNIT. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). - NM BLOCK 239/77. 28.6.90 28.6.90 SHOWN AS WKS 42MTRS IN 501248N, 004357W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1985 EDN]. WK OF WHALE UNIT 552 IN 501248.4N, 004356.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. HT 6.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. ORIENTATION N/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS,1987, NO.18100211). NCA. 18.11.98 18.11.98 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1996 EDN]. NC 2613. HH090/952/01 6.11.03 HH090/952/01 6.11.03 EXAM'D 21.7.03 IN 5012.730N, 0043.542W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.0 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LIES 073/253 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN SMALL WK OR DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 29.8.07 29.8.07 SHOWN AS WK 47MTRS IN 5012.730N, 0043.542W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 2613.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN SMALL WK OR DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.73 N,0 43.542 W.

How deep is the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.73 N,0 43.542 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY)?

The WHALE UNIT 552 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a factory ship.

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