Valiant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valiant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 33.902 N,0 58.162 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.565033
  • Longitude: -0.969367
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 67 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
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH260/400/01 27.5.92 PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK IN 563400N, 005800W, APPROX. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 15.5.92). INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH091/151/01 10.4.08 2008/000036575 EXAM'D 6.8.07 IN 5633.902N, 0058.162W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.9 IN GEN DEPTH 67.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 5MTRS ALL AROUND WK. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS WITH BOWS E. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1151). AMEND WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1407.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2008

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR SURROUNDS WK, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the VALIANT wreck located?

The VALIANT wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.902 N,0 58.162 W.

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

The VALIANT lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 56 33.902 N,0 58.162 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALIANT?

The seabed around the VALIANT lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the VALIANT sink?

The VALIANT sank on May 13, 1992.

When was the wreck of the VALIANT discovered?

The wreck of the VALIANT was discovered in 1992.

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 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALIANT?

The VALIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.