Valeria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Valeria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.614 N,3 11.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.543567
  • Longitude: -3.194667
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALERIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5865
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3382/18 29.6.18 H3382/18 29.6.18 ST IN 533235N, 031141W, MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 789/18. H4401/19 28.6.19 H4401/19 28.6.19 WK REMOVED, & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MDHB) - NM 1171/19. 24.4.73 24.4.73 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB, WORK COMPLETED 31.5.1919. DEPTH REDUCED TO LBD IN 533237N, 031136W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). CHART AS ST DRIES 0.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 28.2.74 28.2.74 SHOWN AS DW DRIES 0.5MTRS [LAT] IN 533236N, 031136W ON SURVEY K3500/9. NC 1951 24.3.75 24.3.75 SHOWN AS DW DRIES 0.5MTRS ON SURVEY K3500/KF NO.10. NFA. H1270/81 11.3.81 H1270/81 11.3.81 AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-DEN OF ARLIE. BUILT IN 1913 BY RUSSELL & COMPANY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 579NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL. GROUNDED ABOUY 2700YDS NNE (MAG) OF Q5 BLACK BOAT BELL BN. AFTERWARDS TOOK FIRE & BECAME TOTAL WK.

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FAQ

Where is the VALERIA wreck located?

The VALERIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.614 N,3 11.68 W.

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

The VALERIA lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.614 N,3 11.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALERIA?

The seabed around the VALERIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the VALERIA sink?

The VALERIA sank on Mar 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the VALERIA discovered?

The wreck of the VALERIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VALERIA belong to?

The VALERIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VALERIA carrying?

The VALERIA was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the VALERIA?

The VALERIA had a tonnage of 5865 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALERIA?

The VALERIA is classified as a liner.

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