Swansea Vale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Swansea vale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18.19 N,4 38.631 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.303167
  • Longitude: -4.643850
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWANSEA VALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers 'SWANSEA VALE' ISOL. DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S WHIS, CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 481818N, 043854W MARKED BY G BUOY ON FRENCH 10103. BR STD H2964/22 18.5.22 NOW CHARTED AS WK 1.75FMS (1918) IN 481813N, 043843W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8242/23 3.12.23 TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 2204/23). - NM 1980/23. H7044/24 22.10.24 WK 13MTRS IN 481812N, 043836W. (FRENCH NM 41 1947 24). - NM 1649/24. H6107/33 28.9.33 LEAST DEPTH NOW 10MTRS. (PARIS NM 38 1721 33). - NM 1557/33. H2666/39 25.4.39 BUOY LAID TO MARK WK. (PARIS NM 14 1039 39). - NM 906/39. H2666/39 5.12.39 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 40 2675 39). - NM 2738/39. H5091/50 7.9.50 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14MTRS. (PARIS NM 25 026 50). BR STD. H5091/50 17.5.56 G BUOY LAID CLOSE N OF WK. (PARIS NM 56 14 09). - NM 1236/56. H5091/50 16.8.62 NOW MARKED BY BR SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL.4S, WHIS CLOSE W. (PARIS NM'S 62 22 15 & 66 25 12). - NM 1685/62. 13.7.77 WK 14MTRS IN 481818N, 043833W, GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 29.3.90 SS 'SWANSEA VALE' IN 481816N, 043833W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. EXAM'D BY SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS BY E/S. LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS, DRAUGHT 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584144). 25.11.93 SHOWN AS WK PA 14MTRS IN 481816N, 043833W, MARKED BY 'SWANSEA VALE' ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)6S WHIS, CLOSE W ON FRENCH CHART. NE 3421. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK PA 14.3MTRS IN 481815N, 043833W, MARKED BY ISOL DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)6S WHIS, 320MTRS NW ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. HH100/351/12 25.4.97 LIES NE/SW, BOWS SW. STERN COMPLETE WITH RUDDER & IRON PROP IN PLACE. WK LISTS SLIGHTLY TO PORT & ENGINE ROOM IS OPEN. (M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS, FAX DTD 24.4.97).. 7.1.00 SHOWN AS WK 14.3MTRS IN 4818.26N, 0438.52W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7121 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. 21.6.01 SHOWN AS WK 14.3MTRS IN 4818.245N, 0438.545W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7121 [1998 EDN] & FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 3427 [1996 EDN] & BA 2350 [2000 EDN]. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 4818.190N, 0438.631W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7401 [INT 1832] [2ND EDN 2008, 1:22,500, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3427.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY CLYDE SB & E CO, SANK AFTER HITTING A SUBMERGED WK, OUTSIDE ENTRANCE TO BREST, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BAYONNE TO DUNKIRK. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH METROPOLITAN GAS CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SWANSEA VALE wreck located?

The SWANSEA VALE wreck is located at coordinates 48 18.19 N,4 38.631 W.

How deep is the SWANSEA VALE and where exactly is it located?

The SWANSEA VALE lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 48 18.19 N,4 38.631 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWANSEA VALE?

The seabed around the SWANSEA VALE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SWANSEA VALE sink?

The SWANSEA VALE sank on Aug 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SWANSEA VALE discovered?

The wreck of the SWANSEA VALE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SWANSEA VALE belong to?

The SWANSEA VALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWANSEA VALE carrying?

The SWANSEA VALE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SWANSEA VALE?

The SWANSEA VALE had a tonnage of 1310 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWANSEA VALE?

The SWANSEA VALE is classified as a steam ship.

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