Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53 N,2 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.883333
  • Longitude: 2.200000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENTURE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 44
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 19, 2020

Surveying Details

5.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR SMITH'S KNOLL OFF LOWESTOFT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL.14) POSN 525300N, 021200E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 27M ENE FROM LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL) GIVES POSN 5238.50N, 0226.00E. NCA. 12.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 30-35M ESE FROM LOWESTOFT. (LL WW1) GIVES POSN 5216.00N, 0234.00E. NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

LOWESTOFT REGISTERED WOODEN SAIL VESSEL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 10 & SUNK BY BOMBING. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14, WW1SL, LL WW1, SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the VENTURE wreck located?

The VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 52 53 N,2 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VENTURE?

The seabed around the VENTURE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VENTURE sink?

The VENTURE sank on Jul 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the VENTURE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VENTURE belong to?

The VENTURE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VENTURE?

The VENTURE had a tonnage of 44 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENTURE?

The VENTURE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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