Benachie Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Benachie Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 38.776 N,3 2.095 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BENACHIE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 24, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 26.11.71 POSN 1 MILE E OF JOHN O'GROATS, BETWEEN JOHN O'GROATS HOTEL & DUNCANSBY HEAD, PENTLAND FIRTH. (LL 206). NCA. RSDRA2022000137295 31.1.23 OUTSIDE M/B LIMITS 2021. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 26, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND. (LL).
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