Valdes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Valdes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.536 N,2 28.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.392267
  • Longitude: -2.467967
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALDES
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2233
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 7M S FROM PORTLAND BILL IN APPROX 502330N, 022800W. (WW1SL & DODS). 3.12.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [27MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. 6.12.76 NOT SHOWN ON NE 2649. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R MACANDREW & CO., WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 7M S OF PORTLAND BILL. 11 LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & DODS). SEE ALSO WK RECORD [18527].

General Comments

See Also: 18527

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FAQ

Where is the VALDES wreck located?

The VALDES wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.536 N,2 28.078 W.

How deep is the VALDES and where exactly is it located?

The VALDES lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.536 N,2 28.078 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALDES?

The seabed around the VALDES lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the VALDES sink?

The VALDES sank on Feb 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VALDES discovered?

The wreck of the VALDES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VALDES belong to?

The VALDES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALDES?

The VALDES had a tonnage of 2233 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALDES?

The VALDES is classified as a merchant vessel.

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