South Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
South venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 30 N,80 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.500000
  • Longitude: -80.033333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name SOUTH VENTURE
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 145.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6023
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.10.72 STRANDED IN 132700N, 800200W. (LL 210). 2.11.72 ABANDONED IN 132900N, 800200W. (LL). H2080/72 20.3.73 CONSPIC. WK IN 133000N, 800230W. (HAMBURG NM 848/73, SHIPS REPT 12.2.73). INS ST (CONSPIC). - NM 723/73. H2080/72 26.4.73 CONFIRMED. (BREST NM 73 12 62). NCA. H2834/73 26.4.73 POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 1M E BY N. VERY CONSPIC - SEEN AT 18M ON RADAR. (MV WILD CORMORANT, HN 2.4.73). H2834/73 24.11.80 RUST COLOURED FREIGHTER. RADAR CONTACT POOR AT 20, GOOD AT 17M. VISUAL OBSERVATION AT 9M. (MV LONDON VISCOUNT, HN 30.9.80). H1277/80 27.11.80 POSN OF WK FOUND TO BE 2M E OF CHARTED POSN. SIGHTED FROM NW AT 18M ON RADAR. VISUAL 13M, VERY CONSPIC. (MV BENHOPE, HN 22.10.80). H4105/82 28.7.81 REPD TO LIE 130DEG (T), 1.5M FROM CHARTED POSN. (PLOTS IN OVER 160FMS). GOOD RADAR ECHO FROM WK AT 24M. (MV ANDALUCIA STAR, HN 15.7.81). 7.11.86 SHOWN IN 132930N, 800200W ON US 26000 [1985]. 21.10.87 SHOWN AS ST (CONSPIC/RADAR CONSPIC) IN 133000N, 800200E ON NC 1218. HH671/353/01 30.4.92 WK HAS BROKEN UP. GIVES A POOR RADAR CONTACT AT 10 MILES. (MV ENGLISH STAR, HN 5.4.92). DELETE CONSPIC. - NM 1536/92.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON RONCADOR CAY. PASSAGE CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, FOR PUERTO BARRIOS, GUATEMALA. ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTH VENTURE wreck located?

The SOUTH VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 13 30 N,80 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTH VENTURE?

The seabed around the SOUTH VENTURE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SOUTH VENTURE sink?

The SOUTH VENTURE sank on Apr 6, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SOUTH VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTH VENTURE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SOUTH VENTURE belong to?

The SOUTH VENTURE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SOUTH VENTURE carrying?

The SOUTH VENTURE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTH VENTURE?

The SOUTH VENTURE had a tonnage of 6023 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTH VENTURE?

The SOUTH VENTURE is classified as a motor vessel.

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