Valonia ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valonia ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 4.81 N,1 44.472 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.080167
  • Longitude: -1.741200
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALONIA ?
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.6 m
Sonar Length 21.5
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 65
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1981
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,000.3,180
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3057/81 15.6.81 SANK IN 590500N, 014830W [OGB] IN 46FMS. (TLX). INS AS WK USC 38FMS. BR STD. 20.8.82 AMEND TO WK USC PA 69MTRS. BR STD. HH091/137/01 28.2.07 LOCATED 13.8.06 IN 5904.8098N, 0144.4718W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.75 IN GEN DEPTH 86.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 21.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH LIST TO STBD. IDENTIFIED DURING POST-PROCESSING AND LEAST DEPTH IS FROM ONE PASS OF M/B. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/137/01 30.7.07 NOW FULLY INVESTIGATED. ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS TO STBD, BOWS ENE

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FAQ

Where is the VALONIA ? wreck located?

The VALONIA ? wreck is located at coordinates 59 4.81 N,1 44.472 W.

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

The VALONIA ? lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 59 4.81 N,1 44.472 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALONIA ??

The seabed around the VALONIA ? lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the VALONIA ? sink?

The VALONIA ? sank on Jun 9, 1981.

When was the wreck of the VALONIA ? discovered?

The wreck of the VALONIA ? was discovered in 1981.

What country did the VALONIA ? belong to?

The VALONIA ? belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALONIA ??

The VALONIA ? had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALONIA ??

The VALONIA ? is classified as a fishing vessel.

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