Venus Challenger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Venus challenger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 20.8 N,66 59.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.346667
  • Longitude: 66.989450
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENUS CHALLENGER
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 157.9 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 10190
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,grain,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.1.72 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS LYING 179DEGS, 26.5M FROM KARACHI. UPRIGHT WITH DERRICKS SHOWING ABOUT 6FT ABOVE SURFACE. (LLOYDS 207). H2997/71 25.1.72 DW IN 242048N, 665922E. MASTS SHOW. (KARACHI NM 46/71). INS AS DW (MASTS). - NM 284/72. H5318/78 14.9.80 MASTS NO LONGER SHOW. (FRENCH NM 80 30 53). NCA YET. H2997/71 23.12.82 DELETE LEGEND (MASTS). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

1.12.71 MISSING, LAST REPORTED IN 073900N, 773900E ON 1.12.71. WAS ON PASSAGE BEAUMONT AND LAKE CHARLES, USA FOR KARACHI, VIA SINGAPORE. THOUGHT PROBABLY TO HAVE BEEN SUNK EITHER BY TORPEDO OR MISSLE FIRED BY INDIAN NAVAL FORCES DURING PAKISTAN/INDIAN WAR. BUILT IN 1956 BY NAGOYA ZOSEN, NAGOYA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENUS INTERNATIONAL CORP. 33 CREW LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the VENUS CHALLENGER wreck located?

The VENUS CHALLENGER wreck is located at coordinates 24 20.8 N,66 59.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VENUS CHALLENGER?

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

When was the wreck of the VENUS CHALLENGER discovered?

The wreck of the VENUS CHALLENGER was discovered in 1972.

What country did the VENUS CHALLENGER belong to?

The VENUS CHALLENGER belonged to LR.

What cargo was the VENUS CHALLENGER carrying?

The VENUS CHALLENGER was carrying metal: concentrate and products,grain,fish.

What was the tonnage of the VENUS CHALLENGER?

The VENUS CHALLENGER had a tonnage of 10190 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENUS CHALLENGER?

The VENUS CHALLENGER is classified as a steam ship.

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