Venus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Venus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.499 N,0 5.399 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.758317
  • Longitude: 0.089983
Wreck Depth 12.46 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.4 m
Width 5.2 m
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1981
Bottom Texture 4/17,1
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3051/75 1.6.81 LOCATED IN 504527N, 000530E & SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.2MTRS, MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, VQ, 270DEGS, 90MTRS FROM WK. (THV STELLA, TLX DTD 27 & 28.5.81). - NM 1276/81. H3051/75 3.7.81 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.5MTRS. BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 76/81). AMEND TO SW 9.5MTRS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1681/81. HH090/944/01 17.9.01 EXAM'D 19.7.01 IN 5045.495N, 0005.422E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.1, FOUL 12.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.2 IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. NOW ONLY ONE SMALL FEATURE. (NP 1016, HI 944). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 11.08.15 IN 5045.499N, 0005.399E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 1.1MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS, WIDTH 0.8MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER TAKING WATER.

General Comments

ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED, NOW ONLY ONE SMALL FEATURE

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FAQ

Where is the VENUS wreck located?

The VENUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.499 N,0 5.399 E.

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

The VENUS lies at a depth of about 12.46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.499 N,0 5.399 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VENUS?

The seabed around the VENUS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VENUS sink?

The VENUS sank on May 27, 1981.

When was the wreck of the VENUS discovered?

The wreck of the VENUS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the VENUS belong to?

The VENUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VENUS?

The VENUS had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENUS?

The VENUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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