Onward Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Onward venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.607 N,3 34.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.576783
  • Longitude: -3.581317
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONWARD VENTURE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1969
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4972/69 3.10.69 ST LIES IN 543436N, 033448W. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 8.8.69). BR STD. H4972/69 20.5.81 NOT VISIBLE ON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 0S 77 157 DTD 18.9.77 & V 790S020 DTD 15.4.79. DELETE. BR STD. H1947/80 28.4.82 WRECK NO LONGER EXISTS. BROKEN UP AND REMOVED. (HMS FAWN, HI 17). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED & HOLED AFTER CATCHING FIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the ONWARD VENTURE wreck located?

The ONWARD VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.607 N,3 34.879 W.

When did the ONWARD VENTURE sink?

The ONWARD VENTURE sank on Jul 17, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ONWARD VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the ONWARD VENTURE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ONWARD VENTURE belong to?

The ONWARD VENTURE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ONWARD VENTURE carrying?

The ONWARD VENTURE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ONWARD VENTURE?

The ONWARD VENTURE had a tonnage of 191 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONWARD VENTURE?

The ONWARD VENTURE is classified as a trawler.

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