Valiant Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Valiant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 52.738 N,6 33.979 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.878967
- Longitude: -6.566317
|
| Wreck Depth |
85 m
|
| Water Depth |
90 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VALIANT |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
20.7 m |
| Width |
6.1 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Sonar Length |
20.5 |
| Sonar Width |
6 |
| Shadow Height |
10 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
54 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 26, 1997
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1997 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 11, 2009 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck of the vessel VALIANT is located off the coast of Scotland in the Sea of the Hebrides at coordinates 56 52.738 N, 6 33.979 W. Discovered using DGPS in July 2009, this intact and upright wreck sits in a general water depth of 90 meters. The latest hydrographic survey confirms a least depth over the wreck of 85.72 meters. The vessel measures 20.5 meters in length, 6.0 meters in width, and has a height of 10.0 meters with no observed scour. This underwater obstruction is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and is recognized as a charted wreck site.
Surveying Details
HH272/570/02 4.3.97 HH272/570/02 4.3.97 SANK IN 565244N, 063356.5W [OGB]. (MRSC OBAN). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 10.8.09 SEP 2009/000104871 10.8.09 LOCATED 23.7.09 IN 5652.7375N, 0633.9786W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 79.96 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.0MTRS, HT 10.0MTRS. LIES 048/318 DEGS (SIC) WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (MV ANGLIAN SOVERIGN, HN FOR HI 1297). LIES 138/318 DEGS. AMEND WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/297/01 11.12.09 HH091/297/01 11.12.09 ABOVE DATA REPEATED BUT LEAST DEPTH NOW 85.72MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1297). AMEND WK 85MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK. NO PERSONS ON BOARD.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
56 52.738 N,6 33.979 W
Valiant on Wreck Map
Valiant Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VALIANT wreck located?
The VALIANT wreck is located at coordinates 56 52.738 N,6 33.979 W.
How deep is the VALIANT and where exactly is it located?
The VALIANT lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 56 52.738 N,6 33.979 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VALIANT?
The seabed around the VALIANT lies at approximately 90 meters deep.
When did the VALIANT sink?
The VALIANT sank on Feb 26, 1997.
When was the wreck of the VALIANT discovered?
The wreck of the VALIANT was discovered in 1997.
What country did the VALIANT belong to?
The VALIANT belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the VALIANT?
The VALIANT had a tonnage of 54 tons.
What type of wreck is the VALIANT?
The VALIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW