Athenian Venture (After Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Athenian venture (after section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27 N,32 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.450000
  • Longitude: -32.366667
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 170.7 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 18251
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 21, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Athenian Venture after section is located at coordinates 43 27 N, 32 22 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. Originally reported sinking near 43 17 N, 30 50 W, the final surveyed position of the wreckage was confirmed in October 2004. This underwater obstruction represents the after section of the vessel Athenian Venture. Survey data indicates the site remains a navigational hazard in this region of the open North Atlantic.

Surveying Details

H1279/88 4.7.88 H1279/88 4.7.88 SANK IN 431700N, 305000W, APPROX. (LL 25.6.88). NCA. 25.10.04 25.10.04 SANK IN 4327.0N, 3222.0W. (MSD). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KARKONOSZE '83. BUILT IN 1975 BY AB OSKARSHAMNS VARV, OSKARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATRON MARINE CO LTD. BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING A FIRE AND EXPLOSION. BOW SECTION SANK IN 403800N, 511000W APPROX. AFTER DRIFTING FOR 40 DAYS, STILL ON FIRE, THE AFTER SECTION WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY SPANISH FV KENY AND M TRAWLER COSMOS BOUND FOR VIGO. LATER TOW WAS TRANSFERRED TO M TUG REMOLCANOSA CUATRO BUT VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE IN WATER RAPIDLY AND SANK. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) wreck located?

The ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 43 27 N,32 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION)?

The seabed around the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) sink?

The ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) sank on Jun 16, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) belong to?

The ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION)?

The ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) had a tonnage of 18251 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION)?

The ATHENIAN VENTURE (AFTER SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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