London Valour (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
London valour (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 23.35 N,8 56.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.389167
  • Longitude: 8.935000
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 180.7 m
Width 24.4 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 15875
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.6.70 WK IN 442321N, 085606E. (LLOYDS VOL.200). NCA. H1232/60 24.6.70 DETAILS OF WK FOR ITALIAN 'PORTOLANO' ONLY. (GENOA TNM 16.2/70). NCA. 5.7.71 ST IN 442321N, 085606E. SALVAGE OPS CONTINUE. (LLOYDS VOL.204). NCA. 13.10.71 STERN SECTION REFLOATED [WK NO.36571]. (LLOYDS VOL.206). NCA. 22.10.71 NO DECISION AS TO FATE OF BOW SECTION. [STERN PART SUNK IN 430200N, 080000E IN 1440FMS]. NCA. H1232/60 17.8.72 WK REMOVED, [PRESUMED TO BE THE BOW SECTION]. (GENOA NM 28.9/72). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

9.10.71 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1956 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & OVERSEAS FREIGHTERS, LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM NOVOROSSISK TO GENOA. DRAGGED HER ANCHOR IN A FIERCE GALE WHILE ANCHORED OFF GENOA, THEN STRUCK A BREAKWATER AND SANK. THE STERN SECTION WAS RAISED ON 9.10.71, AND TOWED OUT TO DEEP WATER. 5 DAYS LATER, IT WAS SUNK 90M FROM GENOA, BETWEEN THE ITALIAN MAINLAND & CORSICA. THE FORE SECTION WAS EVENTUALLY BROKEN UP WHERE IT LAY. 20 LIVES LOST. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 44 23.35 N,8 56.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) sink?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) sank on Apr 9, 1970.

When was the wreck of the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION)?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 15875 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION)?

The LONDON VALOUR (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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