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 |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 10, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
WAS OVERCOME BY 3 LARGE WAVES AND SANK BY THE STERN. BOWS WERE STILL SHOWING 8 HOURS LATER.
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