Valle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 19.946 N,5 18.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.332433
  • Longitude: -5.301817
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALLE
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2365
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 WK IN 482000N, 051800W, GEN DEPTH 5FMS. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H1291/28 SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW PA. BR STD. 24.10.75 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316. BR STD. 3.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. SHOWN AS NDW PA ON BA 2643, AMEND TO NDW PD. BR STD. 14.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 85MTRS IN 482000N, 051800W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. NC 2643. SEP 2007/000004861 27.2.07 WK USC 85MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 20.1.10 SHOWN IN 4819.946N, 0518.109W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1888 BY E WITHY & CO. OWNED BY AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIA CANTABRICA DE NAV. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VALLE wreck located?

The VALLE wreck is located at coordinates 48 19.946 N,5 18.109 W.

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

The VALLE lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 19.946 N,5 18.109 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VALLE?

The seabed around the VALLE lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the VALLE sink?

The VALLE sank on Jan 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VALLE discovered?

The wreck of the VALLE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the VALLE belong to?

The VALLE belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the VALLE?

The VALLE had a tonnage of 2365 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALLE?

The VALLE is classified as a steam ship.

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