Venus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Venus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.14 N,1 51.716 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.802333
  • Longitude: -1.861933
Wreck Depth 49.16 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENUS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 63.7 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 16
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2021

Surveying Details

H2501/19 [NO DATE] POSN 554730N, 015100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H4214/26 [NO DATE] ERASED WRECK FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 19.1.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 EXAM'D 1.6.01 IN 5548.144N, 0151.708W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.6 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 140DEGS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 012/192DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 012DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS012 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD. 16.3.09 DIVED WEEKEND 28.2.09-1.3.09, LOCATED IN 5548.129N, 0151.729W. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS VENUS BY SEAHOUSES DIVERS WHO RECOVERED THE BELL 4 YEARS AGO. (I EASINGWOOD, MARINE QUEST, E-MAIL 4.3.09) NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 27.3.20 IN 5548.140N, 0151.716W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT WITH BROKEN BOW. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRI, EX-SIF, EX-SERANTIS. BUILT OF STEEL IN 1872 BY A SIMEY & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES DMPSK. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J STEWARTS, LONDON. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR DRAMMEN. CARGO COAL. DETONATED A MINE LAID BY UC 50 AND LATER FOUNDERED. (SIBI, LL WW1)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the VENUS wreck located?

The VENUS wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.14 N,1 51.716 W.

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

The VENUS lies at a depth of about 49.16 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.14 N,1 51.716 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENUS?

The seabed around the VENUS lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the VENUS sink?

The VENUS sank on Apr 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VENUS discovered?

The wreck of the VENUS was discovered in 1919.

What country did the VENUS belong to?

The VENUS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VENUS carrying?

The VENUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VENUS?

The VENUS had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENUS?

The VENUS is classified as a steam ship.

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