Ben Blanche 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
Ben blanche Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.027 N,4 15.819 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.550450
  • Longitude: -4.263650
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN BLANCHE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1933
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H8662/33 20.12.33 SS BEN BLANCHE IN 513300N, 041545W. (MUMBLES CG). NCA, EXISTING CHART TOO SMALL. 8.7.82 NOT CHARTED. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2017/000199013 23.1.18 NOT LOCATED IN DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI1502). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2018

Circumstances of loss

IRON SS, EX- SARAH BLANCHE [1891], BUILT 1891 BY J FULLERTON & CO., 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT, ONE BOILER. AFT MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RAMSEY SS CO. LTD. ON PASSAGE DUNDOON FOR SWANSEA. DRIVEN ASHORE IN FOG. TOTAL LOSS, REMAINS CUT UP ON BEACH AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the BEN BLANCHE wreck located?

The BEN BLANCHE wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.027 N,4 15.819 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN BLANCHE?

The seabed around the BEN BLANCHE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BEN BLANCHE sink?

The BEN BLANCHE sank on Dec 17, 1933.

When was the wreck of the BEN BLANCHE discovered?

The wreck of the BEN BLANCHE was discovered in 1933.

What country did the BEN BLANCHE belong to?

The BEN BLANCHE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEN BLANCHE carrying?

The BEN BLANCHE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BEN BLANCHE?

The BEN BLANCHE had a tonnage of 255 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN BLANCHE?

The BEN BLANCHE is classified as a steam ship.

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