Silver Valley (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver valley (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 8.438 N,8 40.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.140633
  • Longitude: -8.683167
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER VALLEY (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 133.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details SEE WK RECORD [34707] IN 410832N, 084050W [EUR] FOR EARLIER DETAILS. 25.10.00 NOW CHARTED AS SHOAL BANK WITH LEAST DEPTH 4.5MTRS ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [1ST EDN, JUL '00, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1996]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY THE W COAST SHIP BUILDING CO, VANCOUVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SILVER STAR SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE RIJEKA FOR LEIXOES. RAN AGROUND OUTSIDE RIO DOURO BAR AND BROKE IN TWO ABAFT HER FUNNEL. CREW OF 29 RECOVERED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) wreck located?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 41 8.438 N,8 40.99 W.

How deep is the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 41 8.438 N,8 40.99 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF)?

The seabed around the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) sink?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) sank on Mar 16, 1963.

When was the wreck of the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) belong to?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) carrying?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF)?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER VALLEY (PART OF)?

The SILVER VALLEY (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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