Bengar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bengar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.866 N,2 55.031 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.347767
  • Longitude: -2.917183
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENGAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2531
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1909
Original Detection Year 1909
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details DISPERSED BY MDHB. DEPTH ON WK NOT RECORDED. SURROUNDING BANK 8FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WREC RECORDS).
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-VERAX. BUILT IN 1889 BY E WITHY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE STEAM TRANSPORT CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 219NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HUEVLA FOR GARSTON. GROUNDED ABOUT 10 AM TO THE WESTWARD OF THE GARSTON NORTH DOCK ENTRANCE AND AS THE TIDE FELL SHE BROKE HER BACK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BENGAR wreck located?

The BENGAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.866 N,2 55.031 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENGAR?

The seabed around the BENGAR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the BENGAR sink?

The BENGAR sank on Jan 20, 1909.

When was the wreck of the BENGAR discovered?

The wreck of the BENGAR was discovered in 1909.

What country did the BENGAR belong to?

The BENGAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENGAR carrying?

The BENGAR was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BENGAR?

The BENGAR had a tonnage of 2531 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENGAR?

The BENGAR is classified as a steam ship.

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