Ben Vrakie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ben vrakie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.877 N,7 6.448 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.831283
  • Longitude: -7.107467
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 99 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 3908
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2011

Surveying Details

8.8.72 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 55M NW BY W FROM SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 504520N,070750W. SEE [15963]. 30.1.78 30.1.78 CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2649. 10.10.90 10.10.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 502400N, 075500W. (LL WW2). NCA. HH090/581/01 7.6.93 HH090/581/01 7.6.93 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. (NP 1008, HI 581). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH220/470/02 4.5.94 HH220/470/02 4.5.94 WK 92.4MTRS LOCATED IN 504952.6N, 070626.9W [WGD]. (HMS ROEBUCK, HN DTD 28.4.94). BR STD. HH090/581/01 16.9.94 HH090/581/01 16.9.94 EXAM'D 19.4.94 IN 504952.6N, 070626.9W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92.4 IN GEN DEPTH 99.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. (HMS ROEBUCK, RE-RENDER HI 581).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MALTA. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, 55M NW BY N FROM SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL).

General Comments

PROBABLY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.877 N,7 6.448 W.

How deep is the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.877 N,7 6.448 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 99 meters deep.

When did the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY)?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3908 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY)?

The BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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