London Valour (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
London valour (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 2 N,8 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.033333
  • Longitude: 8.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name LONDON VALOUR (STERN 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 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.6.70 VESSEL DRAGGED ANCHORS AND WRECKED ON BREAKWATER, GENOA. (LL 200). NCA. BOW SECTION IS WK [61818]. 13.10.71 STERN SECTION REFLOATED. (LL 206). NCA. 15.11.71 STERN SECTION SUNK IN 430200N, 080000E APPROX. (LL 206). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

9.10.71 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 (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The LONDON VALOUR (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 43 2 N,8 0 E.

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

The seabed around the LONDON VALOUR (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the LONDON VALOUR (STERN SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The LONDON VALOUR (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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