Valiant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valiant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 22 N,6 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.366667
  • Longitude: -6.783333
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALIANT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4458/80 17.10.80 VALIANT REPD COLLISION WHEN IN POSN 3 MILES S OF NEIST POINT. SIARKOPOL REPD POSN, AFTER RECOVERING SURVIVORS, AS 572954N, 065100W [OGB] APPROX. (LL 19.9.80). VALIANT REPORTED WHOLE STEM STOVE IN. ASSUMED SUNK CLOSE TO POSN OF COLLISION. POSN 572200N, 064700W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH POLISH M TANKER SIARKOPOL. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED BY SIARKOPOL.

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FAQ

Where is the VALIANT wreck located?

The VALIANT wreck is located at coordinates 57 22 N,6 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALIANT?

The seabed around the VALIANT lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the VALIANT sink?

The VALIANT sank on Sep 19, 1980.

When was the wreck of the VALIANT discovered?

The wreck of the VALIANT was discovered in 1980.

What country did the VALIANT belong to?

The VALIANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALIANT?

The VALIANT had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALIANT?

The VALIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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