Venus Des Isles (Pz269) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Venus des isles (pz269) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.002 N,6 18.105 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.983367
  • Longitude: -6.301750
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 3
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 5, 1978

Surveying Details

H1270/75 12.8.75 H1270/75 12.8.75 SANK 020 DEGS, 100YDS FROM LION ROCK, NORTH SCILLY ISLES IN GEN DEPTH OF 13-14MTRS. (RHQ LANDSEND SIG DTD 2.8.75 & LL, 4.8.75). CHART AS DW IN 495858N, 061803W. R/P. H1280/76/24 27.1.76 H1280/76/24 27.1.76 REPORTED TO BE IN 495858.2N 061803.6W. LIES IN A DEPTH OF 135FT, ORIENTATED NW/SE WITH BOWS TO THE NW. LEAST DEPTH OVER THE WRECK IS 100FT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WRECK WILL SHIFT BEFORE SETTLING AS IT IS PERCHED ON A LEDGE WITH DEEPER WATER ON HER NORTH SIDE. THE WOODEN HULLED GRABBER STILL LAY IN ONE PIECE TWO WEEKS AFTER SHE SANK WITH MAST AND RIGGING STILL INTACT. THE SMALL SAIL WAS STILL OUT WHEN THE WRECK WAS FIRST FOUND. SHE LIES UPRIGHT ON THE BOTTOM WITH A SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD. NAMED AS THE 'VENUS DES ILES'. (RAF HONINGTON SUB AQUA EXPEDITION REPORT, 1-15.8.75). NCA. H1288/75 9.3.76 H1288/75 9.3.76 WRECK HAS NOW SLIPPED INTO DEEPER WATER OF ABOUT 55MTRS AND IS COMPLETELY SAFE. IT IS ABOUT 50YDS NORTH OF THE ORIGINAL POSN. (LETTER FROM LT CDR LAMPARD, 25.9.75). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

2.8.75 ST MARY'S LIFEBOAT LAUNCHED & RESCUED 3 CREW FROM SINKING MFV. LIFEBOAT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE MFV IN TOW THEN TO BEACH BUT MFV SANK OFF LION ROCK, SCILLY ISLES. (RHQ LANDSEND SIG DTD 2.8.75 & LL, 4.8.75). 15.8.75 OWNED BY HER SKIPPER, MR GODDARD OF PENZANCE. STRUCK A ROCK AND BEGAN TO TAKE IN WATER WHILST TENDING HER CRAB POTS AROUND THE SEVEN STONES ROCKS. SHE ALSO GOT A ROPE WOUND HER PROPELLER. SHE SET OFF FOR THE SCILLY ISLES AND WAS EVENTUALLY PICKED UP AND TOWED BY THE ST MARY'S LIFEBOAT. WHEN JUST OFF THE LION ROCK SHE SANK. (RAF HONINGTON SUB AQUA EXPEDITION REPORT, 1-15.8.75).

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FAQ

Where is the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) wreck located?

The VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.002 N,6 18.105 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269)?

The seabed around the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) sink?

The VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) sank on Aug 1, 1975.

When was the wreck of the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) discovered?

The wreck of the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) belong to?

The VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) carrying?

The VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What type of wreck is the VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269)?

The VENUS DES ISLES (PZ269) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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