United Venture Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
United venture Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 40 N,61 38.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.666667
  • Longitude: -61.645833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITED VENTURE
Type schooner
Flag VC
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.11.79 PARTIALLY SUBMERGED OFF EASTERN END OF GASPER GRANDE ISLAND. (LL, 26.11.79). POSN 104000N, 613845W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 4.12.79 STILL AGROUND. (LL, 17.12.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON EASTERN END OF GASPER GRANDE ISLAND AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. PASSAGE PORT OF SPAIN FOR GRENADA. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the UNITED VENTURE wreck located?

The UNITED VENTURE wreck is located at coordinates 10 40 N,61 38.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITED VENTURE?

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

When did the UNITED VENTURE sink?

The UNITED VENTURE sank on Nov 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the UNITED VENTURE discovered?

The wreck of the UNITED VENTURE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the UNITED VENTURE belong to?

The UNITED VENTURE belonged to VC.

What cargo was the UNITED VENTURE carrying?

The UNITED VENTURE was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the UNITED VENTURE?

The UNITED VENTURE had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITED VENTURE?

The UNITED VENTURE is classified as a schooner.