Valour Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Valour Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 2, 1992 |
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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