Sea Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 59.941 S,55 16.021 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.999017
  • Longitude: 55.267017
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SEA VENTURE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 86 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers B ISOL DANGER BUOY CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2017

Surveying Details

H7890/68 16.12.81 REPD TO LIE 345DEG, 1075MTRS FROM BAIE DE SAINT-PAUL LT. MARKED BY ISOL DANGER BUOY. (DIFRAP 4806/81). NCA YET. H7890/68 25.1.82 WK 32MTRS IN 205909S, 551624E. (FR NM 81 52 31). BR STD. 9.2.82 WK STILL UNMOVED. (LL, 12.2.82) H7890/68 9.3.82 REPORT OF INFO IN DIFRAP 4806/81, BUOY NOT MENTIONED. (MV GULFCEM, HN DTD 1.3.82). H3986/78 18.10.82 REPD 345DEG, 5.75C FROM ST PAUL LT. (MV TUGELA, HN DTD 12.8.82). NFA. H3986/78 19.11.82 MARKED BY B ISOL BUOY CLOSE N. (FR NM 82 45 39). BR STD. 20.3.92 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS WITH BUOY ON FR 7183 [1990 EDN]. NE 689. HH459/400/02 2.4.97 BUOY SHOWN CLOSE W OF WK ON FR 7183 [EDN 2 1996]. - NM 1157/97. SEP 2015/000250159 17.11.15 WK 39MTRS IN 2059.90S, 5516.00E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 45/156/15). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN LAKE (PANAMA) CO LTD. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN ST PAUL BAY ANCHORAGE, REUNION, WHILST ON PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR REUNION AND MAURITIUS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 59.941 S,55 16.021 E
Sea Venture on Wreck Map Sea Venture Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SEA VENTURE wreck located?

The SEA VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 20 59.941 S,55 16.021 E.

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

The SEA VENTURE lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 20 59.941 S,55 16.021 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA VENTURE?

The seabed around the SEA VENTURE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SEA VENTURE sink?

The SEA VENTURE sank on Nov 18, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SEA VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA VENTURE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SEA VENTURE belong to?

The SEA VENTURE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SEA VENTURE carrying?

The SEA VENTURE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SEA VENTURE?

The SEA VENTURE had a tonnage of 1828 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA VENTURE?

The SEA VENTURE is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks