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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 30, 2007 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater Wreck Details: Valonia Located at Coordinates 59 4.81 N, 1 44.472 W in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom, the shipwreck Valonia is an intact, upright wreck lying on a heading of 065/245 degrees with its bow facing east-northeast. This notable underwater obstruction sits at a least multibeam depth of 80.75 meters within a general water depth of 86.6 meters, featuring a structural profile measuring 21.5 meters in length, 6.5 meters in width, and a height of 6 meters with a slight starboard list and a 0.3-meter deep scour extending 6 meters towards 180 degrees. Surveyed and confirmed by hydrographic teams using DGPS, the site represents a significant charted maritime obstruction and dive location.
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.
Circumstances of loss
SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
59 4.81 N,1 44.472 W
Valonia ? on Wreck Map
Valonia ? Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, LISTS TO STBD, BOWS ENE