Valencia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valencia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.996 N,12 17.136 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.183267
  • Longitude: 12.285600
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VALENCIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1593
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H3997/42 22.12.42 DW IN 561106N, 121724E MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY WITH 2 FLAGS CLOSE E.(ADMIRALTY) - NM 2817/42. H3997/42 3.4.43 POSN NOW 561101N, 121722E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G, CLOSE E. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 693/43. H3997/42 30.11.43 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14.8MTRS [8FMS] & BUOY REMOVED. (DANISH NM 1589/43) - NM 2540/43. H3997/42 12.9.55 4 BLACK BUOYS LAID TEMPORARILY. (DANISH NM 1302(T)/55) NCA. H3997/42 57.2.56 BLACK BUOYS REMOVED. (DANISH NM 259/56). 13.3.72 SUNK IN 561101N, 121722E. BLOWN UP TO A DEPTH OF 15.0MTR. (DANISH WK RECORD NO 611217A). 14.8.75 WK 15.0MTRS [8FMS 1FT] SHOWN ON DANISH 130 & 131. NE 2594. 10.6.00 WK 15MTRS SHOWN IN 5610.996N, 1217.136E [WGD] ON DANISH 131 [INT 1331] [1998 EDN]. NC 2594.

Circumstances of loss

MINED, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM OXELOSUND TO ROTTERDAM. (LLOYDS WWII LOSSES, VOL I).

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FAQ

Where is the VALENCIA wreck located?

The VALENCIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.996 N,12 17.136 E.

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

The VALENCIA lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.996 N,12 17.136 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALENCIA?

The seabed around the VALENCIA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the VALENCIA sink?

The VALENCIA sank on Oct 25, 1942.

When was the wreck of the VALENCIA discovered?

The wreck of the VALENCIA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the VALENCIA belong to?

The VALENCIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the VALENCIA carrying?

The VALENCIA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the VALENCIA?

The VALENCIA had a tonnage of 1593 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALENCIA?

The VALENCIA is classified as a steam ship.

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