Venus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Venus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 15.753 N,4 45.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.262550
  • Longitude: -4.765000
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENUS
Type coaster
Flag DK
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H3464/70 1.8.74 WK 20.5MTRS 262.3DEGS, 1.12M FROM LA PORQUETTE LT. (FRENCH NM 74 27 14). - NM 1561/74. 1.7.77 OBSTN 20.7MTRS, COASTER 'VENUS', IN 481542N, 044548W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). H1271/83 6.10.83 SHOWN AS WK 20.5MTRS IN 481542N, 044548W ON FRENCH 6593 [1983 EDN]. BR STD. 15.10.84 LISTED AS WK 20.7MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584178. NC 2694. HH353/350/01 25.6.90 SHOWN AS WK 20.7MTRS IN 481542N, 044548W ON FRENCH 7066 [1987 EDN]. COASTER 'VENUS' IN 481542N, 044548W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 20.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584178). BR STD. 12.8.93 SHOWN AS WK PD 20.7MTRS ON FRENCH 7172 [1991 EDN]. NE 798. HH353/405/02 12.10.95 NOW IN PD 481549N, 044549W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 39 10). BR STD. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK PD 21MTRS ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 27.10.09 SHOWN IN 4815.753N, 0445.900W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER AN EXPLOSION WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO FOR BREMEN. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST. (LL VOL 216).

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FAQ

Where is the VENUS wreck located?

The VENUS wreck is located at coordinates 48 15.753 N,4 45.9 W.

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

The VENUS lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 48 15.753 N,4 45.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENUS?

The seabed around the VENUS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the VENUS sink?

The VENUS sank on Jun 10, 1974.

When was the wreck of the VENUS discovered?

The wreck of the VENUS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the VENUS belong to?

The VENUS belonged to DK.

What cargo was the VENUS carrying?

The VENUS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What type of wreck is the VENUS?

The VENUS is classified as a coaster.

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