Ben Oliver Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ben oliver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.418 N,0 54.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.756967
  • Longitude: -0.912583
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN OLIVER
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2000

Surveying Details

H1232/70 18.3.70 H1232/70 18.3.70 WK IN 504522N, 005550W TO BE SALVAGED. (HBR MASTER, CHICHESTER). H718/64 29.5.70 H718/64 29.5.70 ST LIES 172DEGS, 8000FT FROM EASTOKE PT BN [TRIPOD], WITH G SPH BUOYS 172DEGS, 8280FT(S) & 172DEGS, 7800FT(N). (CHICHESTER NM 12/70). - NM 952/70. H718/64 26.4.71 H718/64 26.4.71 AMEND S WK BUOY TO G SPH FL.G. (CHICHESTER HBR NM 12/71). - NM 820/71. H718/64 6.7.71 H718/64 6.7.71 LT TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM S WK BUOY. (CHICHESTER HBR NM 15/71). H1270/71 21.1.72 H1270/71 21.1.72 S LT BUOY OFF STATION. (CHICHESTER HBR NM 17/71). NCA. H718/64 8.6.72 H718/64 8.6.72 SALVAGE OPS TO RAISE WK FROM 30.5.72. DIVERS AT WORK. (CHICHESTER HBR MASTER NM 17/72). NCA. H718/64 21.7.72 H718/64 21.7.72 WK & BUOYS DELETED. (CHICHESTER HBR NM 18/72). - NM 1441/72. [SEE ALSO WK [20127] IN 504523.5N, 005442W]. H4723/77 13.6.77 H4723/77 NO ATTEMPT MADE TO LOCATE WK. DOES NOT DRY. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 13.6.77). NCA. H2038/82 16.2.84 H2038/82 16.2.84 NOT FOUND. (SCESU, HI 111). AMENDED TO LIFT. 14.10.13 14.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN ENTRANCE TO CHICHESTER HBR. (HBR MASTER, PORTSMOUTH).

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FAQ

Where is the BEN OLIVER wreck located?

The BEN OLIVER wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.418 N,0 54.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN OLIVER?

The seabed around the BEN OLIVER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the BEN OLIVER discovered?

The wreck of the BEN OLIVER was discovered in 1970.

What country did the BEN OLIVER belong to?

The BEN OLIVER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BEN OLIVER?

The BEN OLIVER is classified as a dredger.

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