Venborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Venborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 54.94 N,5 2.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.915667
  • Longitude: -5.034833
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENBORG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 61.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1065
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.3.18 NO INFORMATION RECEIVED SOUTH BOUND FROM MONUTS BAY. LOST IN FOG. (A.P.FALMOUTH). 11.4.18 SANK IN 485500N 050200W. (RECEIVED FROM SURVIVORS). H1690/19 16.7.19 SANK IN GEN DEPTH 50FMS. (RECEIVED FROM SURVIVORS). CHART AS WK IN 485500N, 050200W. BR STD. H1291/28 AMEND TO NDW (1918). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2644. H4903/75 25.11.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. LISTED AS 'VENBORG' IN FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14585004. NC 2644. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4854.940N, 0502.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1904 BY FEVIGS JERNSKIBSBYGGERI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRUMMENAES & TORGERSEN. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VENBORG wreck located?

The VENBORG wreck is located at coordinates 48 54.94 N,5 2.09 W.

How deep is the VENBORG and where exactly is it located?

The VENBORG lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 54.94 N,5 2.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENBORG?

The seabed around the VENBORG lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the VENBORG sink?

The VENBORG sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the VENBORG discovered?

The wreck of the VENBORG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VENBORG belong to?

The VENBORG belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VENBORG?

The VENBORG had a tonnage of 1065 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENBORG?

The VENBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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