Heather Valley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Heather valley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.06 N,5 57.31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.051000
  • Longitude: -5.955167
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HEATHER VALLEY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2009

Surveying Details

H3919/75 1.10.84 H3919/75 1.10.84 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540303N, 055715W, REPD BY HMS CYGNET. NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE IN THIS POSN WHEN INVESTIGATED FOLLOWING DAY. (RAMSEY CG, 24.9.84). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 2.10.84 2.10.84 RAISED 29.9.84 & BEACHED AT KILKEEL. (LL, 1.10.84). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS OVERCOME BY 3 LARGE WAVES AND SANK BY THE STERN. BOWS WERE STILL SHOWING 8 HOURS LATER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 3.06 N,5 57.31 W
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FAQ

Where is the HEATHER VALLEY wreck located?

The HEATHER VALLEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.06 N,5 57.31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HEATHER VALLEY?

The seabed around the HEATHER VALLEY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HEATHER VALLEY sink?

The HEATHER VALLEY sank on Sep 23, 1984.

When was the wreck of the HEATHER VALLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HEATHER VALLEY was discovered in 1984.

What country did the HEATHER VALLEY belong to?

The HEATHER VALLEY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HEATHER VALLEY?

The HEATHER VALLEY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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