Ben Barvas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ben barvas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 40.476 N,2 54.546 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.674600
  • Longitude: -2.909100
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN BARVAS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H657/64 3.2.64 AGROUND ON S SIDE OF LITTLE SKERRY IN 584030N, 025427W. (LLOYDS LIST, WICK RADIO SIGNALS DTD 4 & 5.1.64). H1270/72 19.12.77 LYING ON PORT SIDE, BOWS NE, ON E EXTREMITY OF LITTLE SKERRY. COMPLETELY HIGH & DRY. (COASTGUARD MAGAZINE OCT'77, PHOTO ON BACK COVER). INS AS ST IN 584030N, 025427W. BR STD. H2925/83 14.1.85 CONFIRMED POSN. LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE AND BEGINNING TO BREAK UP - A LARGE SECTION OF HULL HAVING BEEN RIPPED APART BY HEAVY SEAS. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). NCA. 17.7.87 AMEND TO ST (CONSPIC). NES 2581, 2162. 19.5.93 AMEND TO ST (WRECK). NE 115. 14.9.99 HULL GENERALLY INTACT BUT BOW SECTION IS TWISTED TO PORT FWD OF THE BRIDGE. ENGINE SECTION HAS DROPPED RIGHT THROUGH THE VESSEL. (FISHING NEWS DTD 3.9.99). NCA. RSDRA2022000137295 31.1.23 UNABLE TO SURVEY DUE TO PROXIMTY OF LAND. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS ON S SIDE OF LITTLE SKERRY IN HEAVY SEAS. CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the BEN BARVAS wreck located?

The BEN BARVAS wreck is located at coordinates 58 40.476 N,2 54.546 W.

When did the BEN BARVAS sink?

The BEN BARVAS sank on Jan 4, 1964.

When was the wreck of the BEN BARVAS discovered?

The wreck of the BEN BARVAS was discovered in 1964.

What country did the BEN BARVAS belong to?

The BEN BARVAS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BEN BARVAS?

The BEN BARVAS had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN BARVAS?

The BEN BARVAS is classified as a trawler.

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