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) 		48 3.374 N,4 57.223 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.056233
  • Longitude: -4.953717
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALDES
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 88.3 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH353/350/01 6.3.89 SANK IN 480318N, 045700W. (NAVAREA II 059/89). NCA YET. 12.4.89 NAVIGATION AND ANCHORING FORBIDDEN WITHIN 200MTRS OF WK. DIVING FORBIDDEN WITHIN 1000MTRS. (DIFRAP 1102/89). HH353/350/01 17.4.89 WK CAN NO LONGER BE SEEN AND IS SETTLING MORE AND MORE. SALVAGE NOW DOUBTFUL. (LL, 3.4.89). NCA YET. HH353/350/01 27.6.89 SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 9.6.89). HH353/350/01 1.8.89 WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 480309N, 045700W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 89 27 26). INS AS DW. BR STD. HH353/405/02 7.1.97 AMENDED TO DW IN 480325N, 045707W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 50 08). BR STD. 13.10.98 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7148 [1998 EDN]. 200MTR RADIUS FISHING AND DIVING EXCLUSION AREA STILL CHARTED. INSERT PROHIBITED AREA & DELETE DW. BR STD. 10.1.00 FISHING AND DIVING EXCLUSION AREA DELETED. (FRENCH NM 99 30 07). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH353/405/03 2.5.00 DW IN 4803.42N, 0457.12W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 00 15 08). BR STD. SEP 2009/000002899 20.1.09 SHOWN IN 4803.374N, 0457.223W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:49,300, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX- STOLLER GRUND, BUILT 1972 BY JADEWERFT GMBH, WILHELMSHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P/R GROTTING OG AUNE. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR PORTSMOUTH. RAN AGROUND OFF CHAUSSEE DE SEIN, ALLEGEDLY DUE TO FAULTY SATELLITE NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT. DEVELOPED LEAK AND SANK. 10 MAN CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VALDES wreck located?

The VALDES wreck is located at coordinates 48 3.374 N,4 57.223 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALDES?

The seabed around the VALDES lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the VALDES sink?

The VALDES sank on Feb 19, 1989.

When was the wreck of the VALDES discovered?

The wreck of the VALDES was discovered in 1989.

What country did the VALDES belong to?

The VALDES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VALDES carrying?

The VALDES was carrying containers,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VALDES?

The VALDES had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALDES?

The VALDES is classified as a motor vessel.

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