Western Venturer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Western venturer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 6 N,73 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.100000
  • Longitude: -73.750000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN VENTURER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 59.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Tonnage 850
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.5.70 VERY APPROX POSN OF GROUNDING 230600N, 734500W. (LL 200). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY BROWN SHIPBUILDING CO, HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTERN VENTURES INC. PASSAGE CAPE CANAVERAL VIA GRAND BAHAMA, ANDROS AND ELEUTHERA ISLANDS, THENCE TO SAMAN KEY. WAS DRIVEN AGROUND IN VERY ROUGH SEAS AND BECAME FLOODED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 6 N,73 45 W
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN VENTURER wreck located?

The WESTERN VENTURER wreck is located at coordinates 23 6 N,73 45 W.

When did the WESTERN VENTURER sink?

The WESTERN VENTURER sank on Jan 13, 1970.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN VENTURER discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN VENTURER was discovered in 1970.

What country did the WESTERN VENTURER belong to?

The WESTERN VENTURER belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN VENTURER?

The WESTERN VENTURER had a tonnage of 850 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN VENTURER?

The WESTERN VENTURER is classified as a carrier.

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