Northern Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Northern venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 41.124 N,0 43.873 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.685400
  • Longitude: -0.731217
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTHERN VENTURE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Surveying Details

HH270/410/03 27.4.93 SANK IN 604109.5N, 004345W [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLX DTD 24.4.93). NCA. HH270/430/02 4.5.93 SANK IN 604109.5N, 004345W, APPROX. (LL 26.4.93). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 1.9.93 PHOTOGRAPHS OF VESSEL SINKING INDICATE KEEL TO MASTHEAD HEIGHT OF ABOUT 18MTRS. (COASTGUARD MAGAZINE, JULY '93). AMEND TO USCPA 60MTRS. BR STD. 20.10.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 60MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG LEAK AFTER HEAVY TIMBER PICKED UP IN FISHING GEAR STOVE IN HULL PLANKING. COASTGUARD PUMPS PUT ABOARD BUT ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN PUMPS PROVED INADEQUATE. LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the NORTHERN VENTURE wreck located?

The NORTHERN VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 60 41.124 N,0 43.873 W.

How deep is the NORTHERN VENTURE and where exactly is it located?

The NORTHERN VENTURE lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 60 41.124 N,0 43.873 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTHERN VENTURE?

The seabed around the NORTHERN VENTURE lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the NORTHERN VENTURE sink?

The NORTHERN VENTURE sank on Apr 24, 1993.

When was the wreck of the NORTHERN VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the NORTHERN VENTURE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the NORTHERN VENTURE belong to?

The NORTHERN VENTURE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHERN VENTURE?

The NORTHERN VENTURE had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHERN VENTURE?

The NORTHERN VENTURE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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