Bengollyun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bengollyun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.743 N,4 17.769 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.595717
  • Longitude: -4.296150
Wreck Depth 36.82 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENGOLLYUN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 62.9
Sonar Width 12.16
Shadow Height 7.95
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1889
Scour Dimensions 007.9,022.8,001.0,338
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2023

Surveying Details

H0109/45 NSC REPD IN 533518N, 041830W. HT 30FT. (W APPRS LIST, WAGO 524). 18.2.45 REPD AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT, BREADTH 12FT, HEIGHT 54FT. CLASSIFIED AS ROCK. (AUBD 319/220, EG 19, 18.2.45). H3838/86 18.4.88 WK EXAM'D 26.11.87 IN 533544N, 041744W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 90MTRS. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES FERROUS CONTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 357). CHART AS WK 37MTRS. - NM 1356/88. HH100/351/07 26.7.93 DIVED ON. THOUGHT TO BE A STEEL OR IRON-HULLED SAILING VESSEL, IT HAS STUMP OF A LARGE IRON/STEEL BOWSPRIT RESTING OVER RAKED BOW, WHICH HEADS SE. HULL FAIRLY INTACT BUT APPEARS TO HAVE COLLISION DAMAGE SLIGHTLY AFT OF AMIDSHIPS ON STBD SIDE. NO SIGN OF CARGO. BELL RECOVERED BEARING NAME 'BENGOLLYUN'. (K HURLEY, 22.7.93). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5335.745N, 0417.764W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 62.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HEIGHT 9.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 301/121 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK WITH HULL MID-SECTION COLLAPSED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7369). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000299553 19.01.23 EXAM�D 15.6.22 IN 5335.743N, 0417.769W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 62.90MTRS, WIDTH 12.16MTRS, HT 7.95MTRS. ORIENTATION 120/300 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1706 H525_7369). INTACT & UPRIGHT WITH DEGRADED SUPERSTRUCTURE, SCOUR TO THE BOWS. AMEND NDW 36.82MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

4.9.93 BUILT 1862 AT WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED BY MCKINNON, LIVERPOOL. ENTRY IN LLOYDS LIST CEASED 1871-72. (K HURLEY, 4.9.93). 20.3.1889 SAILED FROM LIVERPOOL FOR INQUIQUE ON 20.3.1889, BUT WRECKAGE CONSISTING OF BOXES OF CANDLES, A SAILOR'S CHEST AND A BOT WITH 'BENGOLLYUN LONDON' ON IT WAS WASHED ASHORE AT CEMLYM BAY, ANGLESEY. THE SHIP WAS TOWED BY THE TUG 'CRUISER' TO A POINT 4M OUTSIDE THE BAR LIGHTSHIP AND THEN DISCHARGED AT 4.30PM. THE SAME EVENING THERE WAS A VIOLENT STORM AND SHE FOUNDERED. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT WITH DEGRADED SUPERSTRUCTURE, SCOUR TO THE BOWS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.743 N,4 17.769 W
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FAQ

Where is the BENGOLLYUN wreck located?

The BENGOLLYUN wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.743 N,4 17.769 W.

How deep is the BENGOLLYUN and where exactly is it located?

The BENGOLLYUN lies at a depth of about 36.82 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.743 N,4 17.769 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENGOLLYUN?

The seabed around the BENGOLLYUN lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the BENGOLLYUN sink?

The BENGOLLYUN sank on Mar 20, 1889.

When was the wreck of the BENGOLLYUN discovered?

The wreck of the BENGOLLYUN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BENGOLLYUN belong to?

The BENGOLLYUN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BENGOLLYUN?

The BENGOLLYUN had a tonnage of 1155 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENGOLLYUN?

The BENGOLLYUN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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