Benachie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Benachie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 38.776 N,3 2.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.646267
  • Longitude: -3.034917
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).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 38.776 N,3 2.095 W
Benachie on Wreck Map Benachie Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BENACHIE wreck located?

The BENACHIE wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.776 N,3 2.095 W.

When did the BENACHIE sink?

The BENACHIE sank on Nov 24, 1971.

When was the wreck of the BENACHIE discovered?

The wreck of the BENACHIE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BENACHIE belong to?

The BENACHIE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BENACHIE?

The BENACHIE is classified as a fishing vessel.