Valeria (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valeria (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.673 N,5 46.594 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.611217
  • Longitude: -5.776567
Wreck Depth 86.7 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALERIA (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 7 m
Sonar Length 33.4
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 30
Tonnage 189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1940
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 150.0,,001.3,135.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Surveying Details

POSN 513700N, 054800W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H01001/40 POSN 8 MILES 035DEG OFF SMALLS. (TRADE DIV LIST). GIVES 513700N, 054800W IF BEARING IS TO THE SMALLS. H5001/72 5.7.79 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED AS PROBABLE WK, LOCATED 27.11.78 IN 513638N, 054630W [OGB]. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). GEN DEPTH FROM FAIR SHEET 90-94MTRS. INS AS USC 80MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 27.10.82 EXAM'D 1.6.82 IN 513639N, 054631W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86.3 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 3.3MTRS, LENGTH 29MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 041/221 DEGS, BOWS NE. CONTACT INDISTINCT, POSSIBLY BECAUSE IT LIES PARTIALLY BURIED IN TOP OF A SANDWAVE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70C). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 15.3.16 IN 5136.673N, 0546.594W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 86.7MTRS, GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. LENGTH 33.4MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210. SCOUR LENGTH 150MTRS, DEEP 1.3MTRS TOWARDS 135DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND PROMINENT IN M/B DATA. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

Intact, Upright

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.673 N,5 46.594 W
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FAQ

Where is the VALERIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.673 N,5 46.594 W.

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

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 86.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.673 N,5 46.594 W.

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

The seabed around the VALERIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the VALERIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 18, 1940.

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

The wreck of the VALERIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VALERIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALERIA (PROBABLY)?

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 189 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALERIA (PROBABLY)?

The VALERIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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