Sharon Vale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sharon vale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.497 N,2 13.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.008283
  • Longitude: -2.218217
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHARON VALE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4271/71 15.2.79 CONFIRMED SUNK IN 560030N, 021300W. (FORTH MRSC, TLX DTD 30.1.79). INS AS USCPA 45MTRS. BR STD. H4271/71 23.10.79 UWR DIVING SERVICES, OF APPLETON ROEBUCK, CONTRACTED BY NEW OWNER TO RAISE THIS VESSEL. TRAWL NETS STILL FLOATING AROUND WK. (LL 6.10.79). 12.10.79 SALVAGE OPS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. BUOY STILL IN POSN. (FORTH MRSC, 12.10.79). HH091/051/01 15.1.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 1051). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 DELETE BY NM. - NM 1306/04. SEP 2021/000134234 21.6.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2004

Circumstances of loss

FORWARD HATCH BURST OPEN, FLOODING HOLD AND BULKHEAD FAILED. VESSEL ROLLED OVER IN POSN 6 MILES NNW OF ST ABB'S HEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 0.497 N,2 13.093 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHARON VALE wreck located?

The SHARON VALE wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.497 N,2 13.093 W.

How deep is the SHARON VALE and where exactly is it located?

The SHARON VALE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 56 0.497 N,2 13.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHARON VALE?

The seabed around the SHARON VALE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the SHARON VALE sink?

The SHARON VALE sank on Jan 30, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SHARON VALE discovered?

The wreck of the SHARON VALE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SHARON VALE belong to?

The SHARON VALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHARON VALE?

The SHARON VALE had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHARON VALE?

The SHARON VALE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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