Bendew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bendew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.2 N,1 37.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.503333
  • Longitude: 1.631567
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENDEW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.9 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3681
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H2333/16 14.4.16 POSN: 512830N, 013650E. - FNM 193/16. H3211/17 26.5.17 DISPERSED E 0.5DEG S 1.2M FROM 3RD WAX CHANNEL BUOY N OF ELBOW. (TH LETTER). H7718/18 NO RECORD OF ANY DEPTH AFTER DISPERSAL. H7718/18 WK INS ON CHTS. AMENDED SYMBOL TO WK 7FMS IT BEING ASSUMED THAT TH WOULD HAVE DISPERSED WK TO AT LEAST THIS DEPTH AND THERE BEING A DW(PA) IN NEAR VICINITY. H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND WK 7FMS TO WK 6.5FMS (1916) IN 513010N, 013800E. H2828/33 28.3.33 DELETE. (TH). - NM ACTION. 10.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513006N, 013749E ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDITION]. NCA. HH090/667/01 4.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2017/000123580 15.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY IRVINE'S SB & DD CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADMIRAL NELSON SS SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT BEIRA FOR HARTLEPOOL. CARGO IRON ORE. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1 AND SANK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BENDEW wreck located?

The BENDEW wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.2 N,1 37.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENDEW?

The seabed around the BENDEW lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the BENDEW sink?

The BENDEW sank on Apr 4, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BENDEW discovered?

The wreck of the BENDEW was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BENDEW belong to?

The BENDEW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENDEW carrying?

The BENDEW was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BENDEW?

The BENDEW had a tonnage of 3681 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENDEW?

The BENDEW is classified as a steam ship.

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