Unity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Unity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 54.986 N,1 13.481 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.916433
  • Longitude: 1.224683
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 132
Tonnage 1091
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2994 11.5.18 H2994 11.5.18 SUNK 3 MILES ENE OF VARNE LTV. (BOT MASTER). 11.5.18 11.5.18 TORPEDOED IN 505500N, 011400E. (AP REPORT, PORTSMOUTH). H2694/18 14.5.18 H2694/18 14.5.18 OBSTN REPD BY SS 'ROBRIX' IN POSN 2 MILES W OF VARNE LTV, PROBABLY THIS WK. 10.12.22 10.12.22 AMEND TO NDW PA IN 505500N, 011400E. BR STD. H5824/60 3.3.61 H5824/60 3.3.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H5824/60 15.11.61 H5824/60 15.11.61 EXAM'D IN 505448N, 011336E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 68FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97FT IN GEN DEPTH 122FT. SCOUR DEPTH 7FT. (HMS SCOTT, 14.4.61). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 4.9.68 4.9.68 AMENDED TO WK 16FMS. NE 329. 16.2.70 16.2.70 AMEND TO SW 11FMS. LC 1895. H4418/70 29.10.71 H4418/70 29.10.71 AMEND TO SW 20.7MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 9.10.78 H4199/78 9.10.78 LOCATED 19.9.77 IN 505457N, 011334E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35-36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.9MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.. H2330/84 3.3.86 H2330/84 3.3.86 EXAM'D 29.11.85 IN 505457N, 011336E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 83MTRS. LYING 130/310DEGS WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. CHART AS SWEPT TO 24.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). AMEND TO WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 799/86. HH091/159/01 23.7.07 HH091/159/01 23.7.07 LOCATED 11.10.06 IN 5054.986N, 0113.481E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.41 IN GEN DEPTH 34.0MTRS. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 132/312 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). RETAIN WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 302 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR CALAIS. TORPEDOED BY UB 57. 12 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, SCOUR AT BOW, SAND TRAIL TO SW

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FAQ

Where is the UNITY wreck located?

The UNITY wreck is located at coordinates 50 54.986 N,1 13.481 E.

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

The UNITY lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 54.986 N,1 13.481 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITY?

The seabed around the UNITY lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the UNITY sink?

The UNITY sank on May 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the UNITY discovered?

The wreck of the UNITY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the UNITY belong to?

The UNITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UNITY carrying?

The UNITY was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the UNITY?

The UNITY had a tonnage of 1091 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITY?

The UNITY is classified as a steam ship.

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