Vale (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vale (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.782 N,1 32.945 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.079700
  • Longitude: -1.549083
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 73
Tonnage 720
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,000.8,054
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2005

Surveying Details

SUNK 68 MILES E BY N OF MAY ISLAND OR 581200N, 010000W. (LLWW1). MAY 1917 POSN 560350N, 013100W. (A T NUMBER 140). H4087/26 24.6.26 ERASED WRECK FROM 2182B. 1.3.71 INS NDWPA. NC 1402. 14.2.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NC 1407. HH091/083/01 7.3.05 EXAM'D 26.8.04 IN 5604.782N, 0132.945W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.0 IN GEN DEPTH 62.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 054 & 279 DEGS. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 073/253 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 253 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR BERGEN. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS WSW, SCOUR EXTENDS 054/279 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 4.782 N,1 32.945 W
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FAQ

Where is the VALE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 4.782 N,1 32.945 W.

How deep is the VALE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 56 4.782 N,1 32.945 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VALE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the VALE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) sank on May 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VALE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VALE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VALE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VALE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VALE (POSSIBLY)?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 720 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALE (POSSIBLY)?

The VALE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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