Ben Veg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ben veg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.392 N,4 25.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.539867
  • Longitude: -4.429550
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN VEG
Type steam ship
Length 30.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 27.3
Sonar Width 7.3
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/728/02 26.5.99 HH090/728/02 26.5.99 EXAM'D 17.3.99 IN 5432.392N, 0425.773W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.5, FOUL 34.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). INTACT AND UPRIGHT. INS AS SW 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/14 14.6.99 HH100/351/14 14.6.99 SANK 8 MILES N OF THE POINT OF AYR. PROBABLY BEN VEG. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/14 4.8.99 HH100/351/14 4.8.99 DIVED 31.7.99 IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED AS THE BEN VEG. HULL INTACT AND SITTING UPRIGHT ON AN EVEN KEEL. SUPERSTRUCTURE GONE. THE DAMAGE CAUSED IN THE COLLISION WAS OBSERVED ON THE STBD SIDE NEAR THE STERN. (A CORKILL). HH100/351/17 8.6.01 HH100/351/17 8.6.01 LOCATED IN 5432.391N, 0425.772W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, VIA A CORKILL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

22.5.1941 BUILT IN 1914 BY LARNE SHIPBUILDING CO, LARNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE RAMSAY SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GAULDIE, GILLESPIE & CO OF GLASGOW. PASSAGE CAIRNLOUGH FOR WHITEHAVEN. AT 0200 ON 22.5.1941, ON , COLLIDED WITH MV BRITTANY 6 MILES N BY W OF THE MULL OF GALLOWAY. THE BRITTANY, 4772 TONS, WAS OWNED BY ROYAL MAIL LINES LTD AND WAS PART OF AN OUTWARD BOUND CONVOY, BOUND FOR THE RIVER PLATE WITH GENERAL CARGO. THE BRITTANY'S BOW CAUGHT THE BEN VEG ON HER STBD SIDE AND INFLICTED SERIOUS DAMAGE. WHILST ATTEMPTING TO TAKE THE VESSEL TO THE ISLE OF MAN TO BEACH HER AT PEEL SHE WAS ABANDONED. THE CREW OF SIX OBSERVED THE SINKING 8 MILES OFF THE POINT OF AYR AT NOON. CREW RESCUED BY AN RAF LAUNCH. (SIBI & A CORKILL).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the BEN VEG wreck located?

The BEN VEG wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.392 N,4 25.773 W.

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

The BEN VEG lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.392 N,4 25.773 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN VEG?

The seabed around the BEN VEG lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the BEN VEG sink?

The BEN VEG sank on Apr 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BEN VEG discovered?

The wreck of the BEN VEG was discovered in 1999.

What cargo was the BEN VEG carrying?

The BEN VEG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BEN VEG?

The BEN VEG had a tonnage of 159 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN VEG?

The BEN VEG is classified as a steam ship.

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