Veni Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Veni Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.483 N,6 17.478 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.924717
  • Longitude: -6.291300
Wreck Depth 19.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENI
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 98.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 13.8
Sonar Width 2.9
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1948
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2013

Surveying Details

H1270/72 7.3.72 H1270/72 7.3.72 STRANDED, 11.1.1948, IN 555500N, 061800W. HULL OWNED BY J.R. SCOTT, ARDBEG. (LTRS DTD 11 & 14.2.72 FROM WK RECEIVERS AT PORT ELLEN & GREENOCK). NCA. 25.2.75 25.2.75 WRECKED ON BALACH ROCKS, ISLAY IN 555525N, 061754W. SALVAGE RIGHTS MAY BE HELD BY MR J R SCOTT OF ISLAY. POSN OBTAINED FROM AN AERIAL PHOTO TAKEN AT THE TIME OF STRANDING. DIVERS SEARCH FAILED TO LOCATE WK IN THIS POSN. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). H1310/85/23 8.8.85 H1310/85/23 8.8.85 WK LIES APPROX 150YDS NE OF BALACH RKS IN ABOUT 18MTRS OF WATER, GIVES POSN APPROX 555530N, 061730W. STERN SECTION IS INTACT LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. OWNED BY T EPPS, PORT CHARLOTTE. (MR S.I. BLACKBURN). INS AS DWPA. BR STD. 28.1.13 28.1.13 LOCATED 4.8.11 IN 5555.483N, 0617.478W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.65 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 13.8MTRS, WIDTH 2.9MTRS, HT 0,58MTR. LIES 060/240 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). AMEND WK 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON BALACH RKS, ISLAY.

General Comments

STERN SECTION INTACT, ON ITS PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the VENI wreck located?

The VENI wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.483 N,6 17.478 W.

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

The VENI lies at a depth of about 19.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.483 N,6 17.478 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENI?

The seabed around the VENI lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the VENI sink?

The VENI sank on Jan 11, 1948.

When was the wreck of the VENI discovered?

The wreck of the VENI was discovered in 1948.

What country did the VENI belong to?

The VENI belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VENI carrying?

The VENI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VENI?

The VENI had a tonnage of 2982 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENI?

The VENI is classified as a motor vessel.

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