Benedetto Brin Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Benedetto brin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 39.123 N,17 57.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.652050
  • Longitude: 17.963883
Wreck Depth 7.3 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BENEDETTO BRIN
Type battleship
Flag IT
Length 138.7 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 13427
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1934
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1560/21 14.3.21 H1560/21 14.3.21 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 403905N, 175750E, OR 259DEGS, 3.5C FROM B'WATER LT, FORT MARE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK 2.75FMS (1915). - NM 1935/21. H3547/24 21.5.24 H3547/24 21.5.24 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, WK IN SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT POSN FROM CHARTED POSN. (GENOA NM 92/240). H3547/24 23.9.25 H3547/24 23.9.25 WK SALVAGED, & TEMP MARKS REMOVED. (GENOA NM 226/470). DELETE. H5160/34 7.8.34 H5160/34 7.8.34 ALL TRACES OF WK REMOVED. (GENOA NM 142/316). DELETE. BR STD. H5160/34 29.4.35 H5160/34 29.4.35 FOUL 4.5FMS & 4FMS ENCLOSED BY DANGER LINE, 261DEGS, 3.5C FROM N B'WATER LT. (GENOA NM 98/219). GIVES POSN 403905N, 175750E [MOD]. - NM ACTION. 1.10.53 1.10.53 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN CHART. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 1492.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

1ST CLASS BATTELSHIP, BUILT 1901 BY CASTELLAMARE. CAUGHT FIRE & EXPLODED IN BRINDISI HBR. OF COMPLEMENT OF 720, 8 OFFICERS & 379 RATINGS SURVIVED. REAR-ADMIRAL DE CERVIN WENT DOWN WITH THE VESSEL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BENEDETTO BRIN wreck located?

The BENEDETTO BRIN wreck is located at coordinates 40 39.123 N,17 57.833 E.

How deep is the BENEDETTO BRIN and where exactly is it located?

The BENEDETTO BRIN lies at a depth of about 7.3 meters and is located at coordinates 40 39.123 N,17 57.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENEDETTO BRIN?

The seabed around the BENEDETTO BRIN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BENEDETTO BRIN sink?

The BENEDETTO BRIN sank on Sep 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BENEDETTO BRIN discovered?

The wreck of the BENEDETTO BRIN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BENEDETTO BRIN belong to?

The BENEDETTO BRIN belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the BENEDETTO BRIN?

The BENEDETTO BRIN had a tonnage of 13427 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENEDETTO BRIN?

The BENEDETTO BRIN is classified as a battleship.

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