Valley Forge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valley forge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 7.236 N,104 41.179 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.120600
  • Longitude: 104.686317
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VALLEY FORGE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 7202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2024

Surveying Details

H519/60 21.1.60 STEAMER AGROUND IN 010000N, 1045000E. (LL, REPORT DTD 31.12.59). 7.3.60 LIES IN 010608N, 1044001E. SPLIT ABAFT ENGINE ROOM. FOR PART LISTS 12DEGS, AFT 30 DEGS TO STBD. SALVAGE OUT OF THE QUESTION. (LL, REPORT DTD 7.3.60). NCA. H591/60 2.3.60 AGROUND IN 010548N, 1044030E. (HMS PUNCHESTON, HN). INS ST. BR STD. H519/60 18.5.60 WK IN PA 010700N, 1044000E. (INDO NM 2/7(T)/60). H4469/60 22.11.60 NOW IN 010711N, 1044057E [UND]. (INDO NM 41/324/60). INS AS ST. - NM 2908/60. 26.8.83 SHOWN AS DWPA ON COMMON DATUM CHART 6. NC 2403. 10.4.13 SHOWN IN 0107.153N, 10441.060E [WGD] ON BA 3949 [EDN 2 DTD 14.2.13].

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON UNCHARTED REEF IN GEN DEPTH 25 FATHOMS. PASSAGE PORTLAND, OREGON FOR MADRAS. CARGO WHEAT. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

UK NM 217/25

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FAQ

Where is the VALLEY FORGE wreck located?

The VALLEY FORGE wreck is located at coordinates 1 7.236 N,104 41.179 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALLEY FORGE?

The seabed around the VALLEY FORGE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the VALLEY FORGE sink?

The VALLEY FORGE sank on Dec 31, 1959.

When was the wreck of the VALLEY FORGE discovered?

The wreck of the VALLEY FORGE was discovered in 1959.

What country did the VALLEY FORGE belong to?

The VALLEY FORGE belonged to US.

What cargo was the VALLEY FORGE carrying?

The VALLEY FORGE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the VALLEY FORGE?

The VALLEY FORGE had a tonnage of 7202 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALLEY FORGE?

The VALLEY FORGE is classified as a steam ship.

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