Valkyrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valkyrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.345 N,1 5.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.105750
  • Longitude: -1.089717
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALKYRIE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2007

Surveying Details

HH270/350/01 27.3.91 HH270/350/01 27.3.91 VESSEL SANK IN 600615.5N, 010516W [OGB]. (SHETLAND MRSC, 13.3.91 & LL 14.3.91). INS AS WK USC PA 45MTRS. BR STD. HH270/400/08 30.9.99 HH270/400/08 30.9.99 NDW PA IN 6006.38N, 0105.0W. (LERWICK HARBOUR TRUST, LETTER DTD 19.1.99). BELIEVED TO BE THIS WK. NFA. 9.11.00 9.11.00 [EUT] POSN: 6006.227N, 0105.383W. NE 3272. 8.10.07 SEP 2007/000074162 8.10.07 LOCATED & DIVED IN 6006.345N, 0105.061W IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. UPRIGHT & LEANING AGAINST A ROCK LEDGE. (K HEATH, TELECON 8.10.07) CHARTED GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, AMEND TO WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5113/07.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND NEAR BARD HEAD, BRESSAY. WAS BADLY HOLED AND SANK VERY QUICKLY.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the VALKYRIE wreck located?

The VALKYRIE wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.345 N,1 5.383 W.

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

The VALKYRIE lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 60 6.345 N,1 5.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALKYRIE?

The seabed around the VALKYRIE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the VALKYRIE sink?

The VALKYRIE sank on Mar 13, 1991.

When was the wreck of the VALKYRIE discovered?

The wreck of the VALKYRIE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the VALKYRIE belong to?

The VALKYRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALKYRIE?

The VALKYRIE had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALKYRIE?

The VALKYRIE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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