Ben-May Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ben-may Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.005 N,4 51.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.650083
  • Longitude: -4.859467
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN-MAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 154
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2013

Surveying Details

POSN 9C 350DEGS FROM MULL OF GALLOWAY LT OR 543900N, 045130W. (CG DRUMMORF). H7568/38 22.11.38 H7568/38 22.11.38 MARKED BY LT BUOY. (N LIGHTS, TELECON). - TNM 2489/38. H7568/38 1.11.39 H7568/38 1.11.39 LT BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. (N LT HO BOARD). H7568/38 9.4.40 H7568/38 9.4.40 INS DW G CON BUOY LAID. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM ACTION H7568/38 23.6.42 H7568/38 23.6.42 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN BUOY. H7568/38 4.1.52 H7568/38 4.1.52 AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS AND DELETE BUOY. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 31/52. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 45 22.7.69 22.7.69 AMEND TO WK 7FMS (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 2724. 9.2.79 9.2.79 AMEND TO WK 13.2MTRS IN POSN 543900N, 045130W. NC 1411. 25.3.13 25.3.13 [WGD] POSN: 5439.005N, 0451.568W.

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FAQ

Where is the BEN-MAY wreck located?

The BEN-MAY wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.005 N,4 51.568 W.

How deep is the BEN-MAY and where exactly is it located?

The BEN-MAY lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.005 N,4 51.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN-MAY?

The seabed around the BEN-MAY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BEN-MAY sink?

The BEN-MAY sank on Nov 14, 1938.

When was the wreck of the BEN-MAY discovered?

The wreck of the BEN-MAY was discovered in 1938.

What country did the BEN-MAY belong to?

The BEN-MAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEN-MAY carrying?

The BEN-MAY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEN-MAY?

The BEN-MAY had a tonnage of 154 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN-MAY?

The BEN-MAY is classified as a steam ship.

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