War Valley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
War valley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.072 N,1 47.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.651200
  • Longitude: 1.798450
Wreck Depth 3.4 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR VALLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3104
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,010.0,045
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4918/22 2.8.22 WK IN POSN 088DEGS, E CAISTER CH, 2.7M. G CON BUOY LAID 5.5C W. (CG GT YARMOUTH). H4032/23 8.6.23 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5FMS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM. H5371/51 4.12.51 CHART AS ST IN 523902N, 014804E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). 12.2.52 AMENDED TO DW (DRIES). (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). H5371/51 26.10.60 SWEPT (DRIES) IN 523902N, 014804E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3 IN GEN DEPTH 6FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, DTD 16.10.51). H3930/61 17.4.63 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. NOT SEEN AT LW. (HMS ENTERPRISE, OCT 1962). AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. H1927/69 10.1.69 H1927/69 10.1.69 EXAM'D 3.9.68 IN 523903N, 014759E. THIS IS THE POSN OF SCOUR IN WHICH ARE TRACES OF WKGE AND HAS E/S DEPTH OF 21FT. GEN DEPTH IN AREA 11-14FT. (HMS ECHO, HI 40B/68). AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD. H4852/74 22.3.79 NOT DETECTED DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (SOISS, HI 64B/78). H1960/79 31.3.81 EXAM'D IN 523903N, 014803E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.0 IN GEN DEPTH 3.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.6MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). AMENDED TO WK 1.0MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2908/83 18.12.84 EXAM'D 2.10.84. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.7 IN GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 6MTRS. SMALL WK, LYING NW/SE. IN AREA WHICH HAS DEEPENED SINCE 1981. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 188). AMENDED TO WK 1.7MTRS. BR STD. H4021/86 6.8.87 EXAM'D 30.5.87 IN 523903N, 014801E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.5 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 370). AMENDED TO WK 1.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/487/01 26.6.90 EXAM'D 18.4.90 IN 523902.8N, 014801.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.9 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.3MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED. LARGE BROKEN-UP WK LYING NW/SE IN AREA OF FEATURELESS SAND. LENGTH 105MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. A CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTED IN VICINITY. (NP 1016, HI 487). AMENDED TO WK 1.9MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 12.7.93 LOCATED 6.5.93 DURING ROUTINE SONAR SEARCH. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBSERVED. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH090/686/01 22.3.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 686). NCA. HH090/844/01 13.4.99 EXAM'D 12.3.99 IN 5239.072N, 0147.907E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.4 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. SCOUR EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 045DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE, IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMEND TO WK 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER, (W H COCKERLINE & CO.). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 430 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM LEITH FOR SAVONA. CARGO COAL. STRANDED ON SCROBY SAND & BROKE IN TWO. (DODS).

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE, LYING WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.072 N,1 47.907 E
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FAQ

Where is the WAR VALLEY wreck located?

The WAR VALLEY wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.072 N,1 47.907 E.

How deep is the WAR VALLEY and where exactly is it located?

The WAR VALLEY lies at a depth of about 3.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.072 N,1 47.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR VALLEY?

The seabed around the WAR VALLEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the WAR VALLEY sink?

The WAR VALLEY sank on Jun 2, 1919.

When was the wreck of the WAR VALLEY discovered?

The wreck of the WAR VALLEY was discovered in 1922.

What country did the WAR VALLEY belong to?

The WAR VALLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR VALLEY carrying?

The WAR VALLEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR VALLEY?

The WAR VALLEY had a tonnage of 3104 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR VALLEY?

The WAR VALLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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