Ventura Beach Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ventura beach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.329367
  • Longitude: -10.814450
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENTURA BEACH
Type ferry
Flag PA
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 1992

Surveying Details

4.8.79 LIES IN SHALLOW WATER. SUBMERGED AT HW AND JUST EXPOSED AT LW. (LL 3.8.79). H3332/79 4.9.79 STRANDED WK IN 062000N, 104900W, APPROX. VESSEL CAPSIZED AT ANCHOR. LIES ON STBD SIDE. HULL VISIBLE AT LW. BREAKERS OBSERVED AT ALL STATES OF TIDE WHEN CALM. (MV FRANZISKA KURZ, HN 30.7.79). INS AS STPA. - NM 2206/79. 16.10.79 UNLIKELY ANY SALVAGE ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE. (LL 17.10.79). H4950/79 21.11.79 STILL VISIBLE ON 7.9.79. (J/2004/12/79). 27.8.87 THE UPTURNED HULL OF A SHIP, LYING NE/SW AND DRYING FOR A LENGTH OF 32.5 MTRS, IN 061945.7N, 104815.1W. (PG 1848/1 - AIR PHOTO. DTD FEB 1981). AMEND TO ST. NC 2478. 23.6.03 SHOWN IN 0619.762N, 1048.867W [WGD] ON NC 2478 [EDN DTD 8.12.89].

Circumstances of loss

WAS TOWED OUT OF MONROVIA HABOUR AS CONSIDERED A POSSIBLE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND ANCHORED S OF THE HARBOUR OFF THE MOUTH OF MESURADO RIVER. TOOK ON A LIST TO PORT AND 8 DAYS LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W
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FAQ

Where is the VENTURA BEACH wreck located?

The VENTURA BEACH wreck is located at coordinates 6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENTURA BEACH?

The seabed around the VENTURA BEACH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the VENTURA BEACH sink?

The VENTURA BEACH sank on Jul 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the VENTURA BEACH discovered?

The wreck of the VENTURA BEACH was discovered in 1979.

What country did the VENTURA BEACH belong to?

The VENTURA BEACH belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the VENTURA BEACH?

The VENTURA BEACH is classified as a ferry.

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