Ocean Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 46.587 N,1 14.412 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.776450
  • Longitude: -1.240200
Wreck Depth 67.4 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN VENTURE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 18.6
Sonar Width 5.3
Shadow Height 3.3
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1977
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel Ocean Venture is located in the North Sea off the coast of Northumberland, England, at coordinates 55 46.587 N, 01 14.412 W. The site was examined in 2015 by BDC, confirming the remains of the wreck at a least multibeam depth of 67.4 meters. The submerged structure measures 18.6 meters in length, 5.3 meters in width, and stands 3.3 meters high. Previous surveys failed to locate the vessel, but modern sonar imagery now confirms the presence of the wreck at this revised position. The site is identified as a non-dangerous wreck with a cleared depth of 67 meters.

Surveying Details

H2433/71 4.1.78 SANK IN 554630N, 011415W. POSN BY DECCA. (CG TYNEMOUTH, 14.12.77). INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. - NM 169/78. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000220786 5.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, CONTACT SEEN 167MTRS TO NE IN 5546.587N, 0114.412W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.4MTRS, LENGTH 18.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE REMAINS OF WK. NFS. (DS22, CEFAS SUREVY 2012). AMEND NDW 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED MAKING WATER VERY FAST ABOUT 30MILES E OF FARNE ISLANDS. SANK WHILE MFV TRAVELLER ALONGSIDE. ALL CREW SAFE.

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN VENTURE wreck located?

The OCEAN VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.587 N,1 14.412 W.

How deep is the OCEAN VENTURE and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN VENTURE lies at a depth of about 67.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 46.587 N,1 14.412 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN VENTURE?

The seabed around the OCEAN VENTURE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN VENTURE sink?

The OCEAN VENTURE sank on Dec 14, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN VENTURE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the OCEAN VENTURE belong to?

The OCEAN VENTURE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN VENTURE?

The OCEAN VENTURE had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN VENTURE?

The OCEAN VENTURE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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