Sea Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 47.966 N,0 5.129 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.799433
  • Longitude: -0.085483
Wreck Depth 135 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA VENTURE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2327
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 29, 1996

Surveying Details

SEE BR 1337 PG 31 (POSN 605000N, 001500W). H1733/63 8.11.65 H1733/63 8.11.65 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL ON FLEET CHARTS IN 604800N, 000500W. 9.8.73 9.8.73 INS AS NDW IN 604800N, 001500E. NC 2182C (INT 1401). 20.11.78 20.11.78 AMEND USC 135MTRS. NC 1233. 29.2.96 29.2.96 SUNK IN 604800N, 000500E OR 605000N, 001500E. (WW1SL). LONGITUDE CONFLICTS WITH LISTED POSN. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE ON VOYAGE FROM TYNE TO TROMSO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA VENTURE wreck located?

The SEA VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 60 47.966 N,0 5.129 W.

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

The SEA VENTURE lies at a depth of about 135 meters and is located at coordinates 60 47.966 N,0 5.129 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA VENTURE?

The seabed around the SEA VENTURE lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the SEA VENTURE sink?

The SEA VENTURE sank on Oct 20, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SEA VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA VENTURE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SEA VENTURE belong to?

The SEA VENTURE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEA VENTURE carrying?

The SEA VENTURE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SEA VENTURE?

The SEA VENTURE had a tonnage of 2327 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA VENTURE?

The SEA VENTURE is classified as a steam ship.

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