Ben Cruachan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ben cruachan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.423 N,3 40.998 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.723717
  • Longitude: -3.683300
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN CRUACHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 12.2
Orientation 176
Tonnage 3092
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 15 MILES NW FROM MORECOMBE LT. (WW1SL). H5043/70 19.1.71 H5043/70 19.1.71 FASTENER REPD IN 534328N, 034028W. POSN BY DECCA. (NETH HO). NCA YET. H5043/70 6.7.72 H5043/70 6.7.72 LARGE WRECK FOUND BY HMS BRONINGTON IN 534330N, 034048W. (FO PLYMOUTH, SIGNAL DTD 27.6.72). NCA, AWAIT HN. H5043/70 19.7.72 H5043/70 19.7.72 LOCATED IN 534321N, 034054W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 21FMS (UNREDUCED). (HMS BRONINGTON, HN DTD 26.6.72). INS AS USC 10FMS. - NM 1451/72. 8.11.78 8.11.78 AMENDED TO WK 29MTRS. (HMS BRONINGTON, 26.6.72). H5043/70 17.12.80 H5043/70 17.12.80 LOCATED 26/27.11.80 IN 534228N, 034048W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.8MTRS. LARGE, REASONABLY INTACT WK, ORIENTED NNE/SSW. (HMS HYDRA, 3.12.80). CHART AS WK 27MTRS IN NEW POSN. H1310/88/40 12.8.88 H1310/88/40 12.8.88 DIVED ON IN 1987. BOW AND MIDSHIPS SECTIONS WERE INTACT. STERN WELL BROKEN UP. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS BEN CRUACHAN FROM SERIAL NO. ON VERTICAL STEERING GEAR. (J B WILSON, 14.7.88). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS IN 534328N, 034048W. - NM 87/81. HH100/351/04 22.5.91 HH100/351/04 22.5.91 DIVED ON 12.5.91 IN 534327N, 034048W [OGB]. LARGE WK, ABOUT 300FT LONG AND 40FT WIDE. UPRIGHT, STANDING AT LEAST 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. ORIENTATED N/S. U/WATER VIS. VERY POOR. (K HURLEY, 17.5.91). 2.7.92 2.7.92 LOCATED IN 534328N, 034058W. LARGE INTACT WK. (MR ROBINSON, HUMBER SALVAGE CO., TELECON). NCA. HH090/705/01 30.12.96 HH090/705/01 30.12.96 EXAM'D 18.8.96 IN 534325.4N, 034059.9WE [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.5, FOUL 26.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.2MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 176/356 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE WK, APPEARS TO BE INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY ROPENR & SON, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MORRISON SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 276NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED AND CAPTURED BY U-21 AND LATER SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the BEN CRUACHAN wreck located?

The BEN CRUACHAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.423 N,3 40.998 W.

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

The BEN CRUACHAN lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.423 N,3 40.998 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN CRUACHAN?

The seabed around the BEN CRUACHAN lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BEN CRUACHAN sink?

The BEN CRUACHAN sank on Jan 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BEN CRUACHAN discovered?

The wreck of the BEN CRUACHAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BEN CRUACHAN belong to?

The BEN CRUACHAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEN CRUACHAN carrying?

The BEN CRUACHAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEN CRUACHAN?

The BEN CRUACHAN had a tonnage of 3092 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN CRUACHAN?

The BEN CRUACHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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