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
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.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK. NO PERSONS ON BOARD.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW

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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.