Valour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Valour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.233700
  • Longitude: 1.664800
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALOUR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 1992

Surveying Details

H4340/18 30.7.18 SINKING POSN REPD IN 531400N, 014000E. (CUSTOMS, LOWESTOFT). 30.7.18 SUNK 2 MILES SSW OF HADDOCK BANK. (M36061; LOWESTOFT IDSA). H8203/19 SUNK 14 MILES NNE FROM HAISBOROUGH LIGHT VESSEL. (BMVS). H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDW (1918). BR STD. H6450/58 21.8.59 AMEND NDWPA. NC 1503. 8.2.72 AMEND USCPA 15MTRS. NC 105. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 (1965). HH090/524/01 2.1.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING THOROUGH SEARCH WITHIN 2.5 MILES OF CHARTED POSN. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). DELETE. - NM 387/92.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. ONE OF 4 SMACKS CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VALOUR wreck located?

The VALOUR wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E.

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

The VALOUR lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALOUR?

The seabed around the VALOUR lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the VALOUR sink?

The VALOUR sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the VALOUR discovered?

The wreck of the VALOUR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VALOUR belong to?

The VALOUR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VALOUR?

The VALOUR had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALOUR?

The VALOUR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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