Venture (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Venture (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.404 N,0 16.789 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.473400
  • Longitude: 0.279817
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENTURE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRI
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 70
Tonnage 21
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1973
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2014

Surveying Details

7.11.73 SANK 145DEGS, 7M FROM SPURN PT LT. (FLAMBOROUGH CG, 6.11.73). INS AS DWPA IN 532900N, 001357E [OGB]. - NM 2444/73. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS, HI 593). DELETE. - NM 477/94. SEP 2014/000180690 14.7.14 EXAM'D 12.3.14 IN 5328.404N, 0016.789E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.20 IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). PROBABLY NOT THIS VESSEL. INS AS WK 2.2MTRS. 15.8.14 LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS, WITH BOWS SW. DEBRIS EXTENDS 13MTRS N. (HI 1419, BDC REPROCESSING). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (LL).

General Comments

?PART OF WK, BOWS SW, NE END COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.404 N,0 16.789 E
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FAQ

Where is the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.404 N,0 16.789 E.

How deep is the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.404 N,0 16.789 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VENTURE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 6, 1973.

When was the wreck of the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the VENTURE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.

What was the tonnage of the VENTURE (POSSIBLY)?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 21 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENTURE (POSSIBLY)?

The VENTURE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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