Ocean Venture (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean venture (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 28.5 N,71 38.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.475000
  • Longitude: -71.641667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART)
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 68.8 m
Width 16.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1982
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1276/82 25.10.82 H1276/82 25.10.82 FORE SECTION AGROUND ON BLACK ROCK, (PIEDRA NEGRA). (LL 249 & 250). POSN APPROX 172830N, 713830W [WGD] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY MAZAGON DOCK LTD, BOMBAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENTURE COLUMBIA INC. PASSAGE PUERTO CABELLO FOR SAVANNAH. RAN AGROUND AT BLACK ROCK (PIEDRA NEGRA) AFTER STEERING GEAR FAILURE IN HEAVY WEATHER. , VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AFTER ENGINE ROOM FIRE AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO, THE AFTER SECTION DRIFTING AWAY TO W & GROUNDING BETWEEN JACMEL & BAINET. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) wreck located?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 17 28.5 N,71 38.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) sink?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) sank on Sep 10, 1982.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) belong to?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) carrying?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART)?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 1597 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART)?

The OCEAN VENTURE (FWD PART) is classified as a carrier.

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