Ben Asdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ben asdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.619 N,5 5.262 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.126983
  • Longitude: -5.087700
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN ASDALE
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 40.9 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 30
Orientation 40
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2013

Surveying Details

H4287/77 9.1.79 H4287/77 9.1.79 REPD TO BE LYING ON PORT SIDE, BEAM ON TO SHORE, IN 500745N, 050449W. BADLY DAMAGED AND UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (FALMOUTH CG, TELECON 9.1.79). CHART AS ST. NE 32. 23.1.79 23.1.79 SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 22.1.79). H4723/77 1.5.80 H4723/77 1.5.80 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. HEAVY STEEL WIRE CABLES, WHICH WILL BE SUBMERGED AT CERTAIN STATES OF TIDE, RIGGED BETWEEN WK AND BLOCKHOUSE IN NW CORNER OF MAENPORTH BEACH. (FALMOUTH HBR COMMISSIONERS NM 4/80). H4287/77 29.1.82 H4287/77 29.1.82 AGROUND ON FLAT RKS AT N SIDE OF MAENPORTH COVE IN APPROX 500736N, 050512W. VERY CONSPICUOUS AND USEFUL AS FIXING MARK FOR SMALL CRAFT IN FALMOUTH BAY. (N. MOGG, 18.1.82). NCA. H4287/77 25.3.83 H4287/77 25.3.83 CONFIRMED LYING AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AT N SIDE OF MAENPORTH. (D. FLOWER). AMEND TO ST PA IN 500736N, 050512W. R/P. HH090/638/01 3.9.96 HH090/638/01 3.9.96 EXAM'D 14.7.94 IN 500734.8N, 050512.1W [OGD] USING DGPS. POSITIONED BY FIXING THE SURVEY BOAT WITH ITS BOWS ON THE WK. LENGTH 30MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. HULK IS RUSTING AND MACHINERY IS FALLING FROM THE HULL INTO THE WATER CLOSE TO THE SHORE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 638). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5007.619N, 0505.262W.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1972 BY A. & C. DE LA MANCHE, DIEPPE, WAS SECURED ALONGSIDE RUSSIAN VESSEL 'ANTARTIKA' OFF FALMOUTH. EITHER SLIPPED OF BROKE ADRIFT IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DRIFTED ON TO ROCKS AT MAENPORTH WHERE IT LATER CAPSIZED. (LL & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BEN ASDALE wreck located?

The BEN ASDALE wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.619 N,5 5.262 W.

When did the BEN ASDALE sink?

The BEN ASDALE sank on Dec 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BEN ASDALE discovered?

The wreck of the BEN ASDALE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BEN ASDALE belong to?

The BEN ASDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEN ASDALE?

The BEN ASDALE had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN ASDALE?

The BEN ASDALE is classified as a stern trawler.

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