Whale Unit 552 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Whale unit 552 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 15.04 N,0 48.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250667
  • Longitude: -0.801500
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WHALE UNIT 552
Type factory ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H03135/44 24.8.44 H03135/44 24.8.44 WHALE UNIT 552 IN 501500N, 004800W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST NO.51). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4121/76 5.11.76 H4121/76 5.11.76 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSITION. ASSUME WHALE UNIT 552 HAS BEEN LOCATED. [SEE WK [19804] IN 501241.7N, 004356.0W. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/952/01 11.11.03 HH090/952/01 11.11.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2000
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 15.04 N,0 48.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the WHALE UNIT 552 wreck located?

The WHALE UNIT 552 wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.04 N,0 48.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WHALE UNIT 552?

The seabed around the WHALE UNIT 552 lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WHALE UNIT 552 discovered?

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

What type of wreck is the WHALE UNIT 552?

The WHALE UNIT 552 is classified as a factory ship.