Valiant Effort Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Valiant effort Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 15 N,10 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.250000
  • Longitude: 10.083333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALIANT EFFORT
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.9.72 AGROUND OFF RAS EL DJEBEL. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN 371000N, 100500E FOR FILING ONLY. 29.11.99 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN ABOVE PLOTS ON LAND, AMENDED TO 3715.00N, 1005.00E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 AS LIBERTY SHIP 'RUFUS W PECKHAM' [EX 'SEA GALE', EX 'NICHOLAS C.H'., EX 'PITSA H'] BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD. ON PASSAGE FROM GALVESTON TO CALCUTTA. STRUCK REEF DURING GALE, DRIFTED AGROUND OFF RAS EL DJEBEL, TUNISIA & BROKE IN TWO. ABANDONED. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the VALIANT EFFORT wreck located?

The VALIANT EFFORT wreck is located at coordinates 37 15 N,10 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALIANT EFFORT?

The seabed around the VALIANT EFFORT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VALIANT EFFORT sink?

The VALIANT EFFORT sank on Mar 18, 1959.

When was the wreck of the VALIANT EFFORT discovered?

The wreck of the VALIANT EFFORT was discovered in 1959.

What country did the VALIANT EFFORT belong to?

The VALIANT EFFORT belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the VALIANT EFFORT?

The VALIANT EFFORT had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALIANT EFFORT?

The VALIANT EFFORT is classified as a liberty ship.

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