Ventura Beach Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Ventura beach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 6.329367
- Longitude: -10.814450
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| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VENTURA BEACH |
|
Type
|
ferry
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 28, 1979
|
| Original Detection Year |
1979 |
| Last Detection Year |
1989 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 15, 1992 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Ventura Beach is a submerged maritime obstruction located off the coast of Liberia in the Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 6 19.762 N, 10 48.867 W. This stranded wreck consists of a capsized vessel lying on its starboard side, which remains a permanent navigational hazard. Historical surveying data indicates that the hull is submerged at high water and partially exposed during low tide, with breakers frequently observed across the site regardless of tidal states. The structure, which measures approximately 32.5 meters in length and lies in a Northeast to Southwest orientation, is considered a total loss with no salvage attempts anticipated. Mariners are advised that this well-documented obstruction sits in shallow water and has been formally charted as a permanent submerged wreck at these specific coordinates.
Surveying Details
4.8.79 LIES IN SHALLOW WATER. SUBMERGED AT HW AND JUST EXPOSED AT LW. (LL 3.8.79). H3332/79 4.9.79 STRANDED WK IN 062000N, 104900W, APPROX. VESSEL CAPSIZED AT ANCHOR. LIES ON STBD SIDE. HULL VISIBLE AT LW. BREAKERS OBSERVED AT ALL STATES OF TIDE WHEN CALM. (MV FRANZISKA KURZ, HN 30.7.79). INS AS STPA. - NM 2206/79. 16.10.79 UNLIKELY ANY SALVAGE ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE. (LL 17.10.79). H4950/79 21.11.79 STILL VISIBLE ON 7.9.79. (J/2004/12/79). 27.8.87 THE UPTURNED HULL OF A SHIP, LYING NE/SW AND DRYING FOR A LENGTH OF 32.5 MTRS, IN 061945.7N, 104815.1W. (PG 1848/1 - AIR PHOTO. DTD FEB 1981). AMEND TO ST. NC 2478. 23.6.03 SHOWN IN 0619.762N, 1048.867W [WGD] ON NC 2478 [EDN DTD 8.12.89].
Circumstances of loss
WAS TOWED OUT OF MONROVIA HABOUR AS CONSIDERED A POSSIBLE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND ANCHORED S OF THE HARBOUR OFF THE MOUTH OF MESURADO RIVER. TOOK ON A LIST TO PORT AND 8 DAYS LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W
Ventura Beach on Wreck Map
Ventura Beach Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VENTURA BEACH wreck located?
The VENTURA BEACH wreck is located at coordinates 6 19.762 N,10 48.867 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VENTURA BEACH?
The seabed around the VENTURA BEACH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the VENTURA BEACH sink?
The VENTURA BEACH sank on Jul 28, 1979.
When was the wreck of the VENTURA BEACH discovered?
The wreck of the VENTURA BEACH was discovered in 1979.
What country did the VENTURA BEACH belong to?
The VENTURA BEACH belonged to PA.
What type of wreck is the VENTURA BEACH?
The VENTURA BEACH is classified as a ferry.
General Comments
ON STBD SIDE