Valhallah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valhallah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 31.363 N,2 19.666 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.522717
  • Longitude: -2.327767
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALHALLAH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.1 m
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 8
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1995
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Valhallah is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea at coordinates 56 31.363 N, 2 19.666 W. Sunk on June 3, 1995, and examined using DGPS in January 2008, the wreck lies upright and intact in a general depth of 47.8 meters with a least multibeam depth of 45.3 meters. The highly degraded structure measures 11 meters in length, 4 meters in width, and 2.5 meters in height, oriented along a 130/310 degree heading with a 1.5-meter deep scour extending up to 5 meters around the wreck and no associated magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

HH262/400/05 6.6.95 SANK IN PA 562930N, 022012W. (MRSC FORTH, TLX DTD 3.6.95). INS AS USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH091/152/01 20.6.08 SEP 2008/000080688 EXAM'D 12.1.08 IN 5631.363N, 0219.666W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47.8MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS TO 5MTRS AROUND WK. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the VALHALLAH wreck located?

The VALHALLAH wreck is located at coordinates 56 31.363 N,2 19.666 W.

How deep is the VALHALLAH and where exactly is it located?

The VALHALLAH lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 56 31.363 N,2 19.666 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALHALLAH?

The seabed around the VALHALLAH lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the VALHALLAH sink?

The VALHALLAH sank on Jun 3, 1995.

When was the wreck of the VALHALLAH discovered?

The wreck of the VALHALLAH was discovered in 1995.

What country did the VALHALLAH belong to?

The VALHALLAH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALHALLAH?

The VALHALLAH had a tonnage of 8 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALHALLAH?

The VALHALLAH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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