Valhalla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valhalla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.715 N,4 13.958 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.711917
  • Longitude: -4.232633
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALHALLA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 110
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1990
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Surveying Details

HH208/350/01 10.12.90 SANK 5 MILES SW OF LITTLE ROSS LTHO IN 544245N, 041400W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. MAST HEIGHT ABOVE KEEL 50 FEET. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLXES DTD 6.12.90). INS AS USC PA 10MTRS. - NM 101/91. HH090/728/01 10.11.98 EXAM'D 20.9.98 IN 544242.9N, 041357.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.98, FOUL 26.12MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT ON A FLAT PORTION OF SEABED BETWEEN SANDWAVES. SCOUR EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 067 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PROBABLY UPRIGHT. INS AS SW 25.5MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF FV OCEAN QUEEN FROM WHITEHAVEN FOR GIRVAN.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the VALHALLA wreck located?

The VALHALLA wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.715 N,4 13.958 W.

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

The VALHALLA lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.715 N,4 13.958 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALHALLA?

The seabed around the VALHALLA lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the VALHALLA sink?

The VALHALLA sank on Dec 6, 1990.

When was the wreck of the VALHALLA discovered?

The wreck of the VALHALLA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the VALHALLA belong to?

The VALHALLA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALHALLA?

The VALHALLA had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALHALLA?

The VALHALLA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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