Bianca Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bianca venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 9.8 N,128 36.733 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.163333
  • Longitude: 128.612217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIANCA VENTURE
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 137.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7022
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1965
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1965
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1649/52 15.4.66 ST IN 380948N, 1283644E. (ROK NM 886/65). BR STD. 29.6.82 NO LONGER SHOWN, EXISTSING SCALES TOO SMALL. NC 882.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY J. L.THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BIANCA CARRIERS INC. PASSAGE DAEPORI, SOUTH KOREA FOR JAPAN. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS 40M N OF MUKHO, SOON FLOODED AND BROKE HER BACK IN THE PREVAILING HEAVY SWELL. WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BIANCA VENTURE wreck located?

The BIANCA VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 38 9.8 N,128 36.733 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIANCA VENTURE?

The seabed around the BIANCA VENTURE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BIANCA VENTURE sink?

The BIANCA VENTURE sank on Nov 8, 1965.

When was the wreck of the BIANCA VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the BIANCA VENTURE was discovered in 1965.

What country did the BIANCA VENTURE belong to?

The BIANCA VENTURE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the BIANCA VENTURE carrying?

The BIANCA VENTURE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BIANCA VENTURE?

The BIANCA VENTURE had a tonnage of 7022 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIANCA VENTURE?

The BIANCA VENTURE is classified as a steam ship.

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