COORDINATES: 26914.1, 41494.3

One of the most visually spectacular wrecks off Virginia, the Ocean Venture was a 7,174 ton freighter sunk in 160' after being torpedoed by the U-108 on February 8, 1942. The majority of hull plates lie flat on the sand on either side of the wreck, littered with various other wreckage. The amidships area, the "cathedral" area, is the highest portion of the wreck at approximately 125'. From the large engine, one can follow shaft alley to the stern, large lead ingots on either side. The wreck has greatly fallen apart. The stern proper is listing to port with the remainder of stern structure scattered around the sand. The bridge is upside down just off of the port side. The helm, telegraph, numerous portholes, and many other artifacts have been recovered. The Venture still has numerous loose portholes throughout the wreck, though most are contorted from multiple depth charges subsequent to the sinking. Due to its distance offshore, the Venture can have incredible visibility.