Ben Aden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ben aden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.707 N,0 30.937 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.845117
  • Longitude: -0.515617
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN ADEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRITISH
Length 32.4 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 89
Tonnage 176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/17
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date May 22, 2000

Surveying Details

H1310/81/14 1.7.81 WK IN 545036N, 003100W. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H6331/87 7.5.88 EXAM'D 7.5.88 IN 545042N, 003050W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.5 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.85MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 4MTRS. INTACT, LYING 089/269 DEG. (LAND & MARINE ENG. LTD, HI 414B). BR STD. 9.3.15 HAS BEEN DIVED AND IDENTIFIED BY THE BRASS NAME PLATE FROM THE BOW AND THE ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE AS THE HARTLEPOOL S TRAWLER BEN ADEN. (C H RACEY, EMAIL DTD 6.3.15).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R H DAVIDSON & CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR FISHING AND RETURN. STOPPED BY UB-39 AND SUNK BY TIME BOMBS.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the BEN ADEN wreck located?

The BEN ADEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.707 N,0 30.937 W.

How deep is the BEN ADEN and where exactly is it located?

The BEN ADEN lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.707 N,0 30.937 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN ADEN?

The seabed around the BEN ADEN lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the BEN ADEN sink?

The BEN ADEN sank on May 14, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BEN ADEN discovered?

The wreck of the BEN ADEN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BEN ADEN belong to?

The BEN ADEN belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the BEN ADEN?

The BEN ADEN had a tonnage of 176 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN ADEN?

The BEN ADEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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