Valiant Enterprise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valiant enterprise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 0.508 N,79 51.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.008467
  • Longitude: 79.864167
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALIANT ENTERPRISE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 7183
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1967
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2023

Surveying Details

H2703/69 26.3.69 SS 'VALIANT ENTERPRISE' STRANDED IN 070030N, 795142E. (MV 'DONAX', HN DTD 15.2.69). INS AS ST. - NM 659/69. 17.3.92 WGD POSN: 070030.5N, 795151E. NC 1655. HH506/410/02 20.9.96 STATED AS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (USS FORD, TELEX DTD 24.7.93). NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL ARRIVED COLOMBO IN 1960, BEGAN LISTING 1965. TOWED OUT & GROUNDED IN 1967.

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FAQ

Where is the VALIANT ENTERPRISE wreck located?

The VALIANT ENTERPRISE wreck is located at coordinates 7 0.508 N,79 51.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALIANT ENTERPRISE?

The seabed around the VALIANT ENTERPRISE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the VALIANT ENTERPRISE sink?

The VALIANT ENTERPRISE sank on Feb 23, 1967.

When was the wreck of the VALIANT ENTERPRISE discovered?

The wreck of the VALIANT ENTERPRISE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the VALIANT ENTERPRISE belong to?

The VALIANT ENTERPRISE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the VALIANT ENTERPRISE?

The VALIANT ENTERPRISE had a tonnage of 7183 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALIANT ENTERPRISE?

The VALIANT ENTERPRISE is classified as a steam ship.

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