Valdes (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valdes (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.697 N,2 24.403 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.394950
  • Longitude: -2.406717
Wreck Depth 43.75 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALDES (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 89.3
Sonar Width 14.15
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 80
Tonnage 2233
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 7 MILES S FROM PORTLAND BILL. (DODS). H3526/44 15.11.44 PLYMOUTH LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE POSN. H0121/45 22.3.45 PORTSMOUTH LIST GIVES NON SUB IN 502400N, 022530W. NOT MARKED ACCURATE. 22.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN PA 502400N, 022530W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). H4638/55 22.7.55 WK 19FMS IN 502341N, 022417W. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). H2770/54 11.10.55 INS BY NM. - NM 2413/55. H03564/61 20.7.61 GOOD ECHO WHEN ABEAM. TARGET SILTED UP. ORIENTATION 085/265DEGS. (CAPT F2, PORTLAND). H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 502340N, 022422W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 128FT IN GEN DEPT 162FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED COARSE SAND AND GRAVEL. WK ONLY TWICE OBTAINED BY E/S. NOT CONSIDERED THAT EXACT LEAST DEPTH WAS OBTAINED. (HMS SCOTT, 23.5.64). SHOWN AS 19FMS WK ON SURVEY [K4467]. AMEND POSN. - NM 907/65. H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. NC 3315. HH090/961/01 5.12.03 EXAM'D 15.6.03 IN 5023.697N, 0224.411W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.2 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. EXHIBITS SOME DAMAGE WITH DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). PROBABLY UPRIGHT, BROKEN MIDSHIPS WITH PARTS SLIGHTLY OFFSET. AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 5.8.15 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5023.697N, 0224.403W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.75MTRS. LENGTH 89.3MTRS, WIDTH 14.15MTRS, HEIGHT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. (CEFAS/EGS, DS7). NFS, MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R MACANDREW & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 232NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR CHERBOURG. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-84. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, SOME DAMAGE

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FAQ

Where is the VALDES (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.697 N,2 24.403 W.

How deep is the VALDES (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43.75 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.697 N,2 24.403 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALDES (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VALDES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the VALDES (PROBABLY) sink?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VALDES (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VALDES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VALDES (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VALDES (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the VALDES (PROBABLY)?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2233 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALDES (PROBABLY)?

The VALDES (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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