Bengrove (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bengrove (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17.898 N,4 7.546 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.298300
  • Longitude: -4.125767
Wreck Depth 24.24 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENGROVE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 115.15
Sonar Width 33.55
Shadow Height 7.78
Orientation 245
Tonnage 3840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Surveying Details

SANK ABOUT 5 MILES NNE FROM ILFRACOMBE. (WW1SL). H1310/87/4 23.2.87 SANK IN 30 MINS. COULD BE SEEN CLEARLY FROM SHORE. (J STOCKS, 9.1.87). H3840/86 29.2.88 WK LOCATED IN 511752N, 040728W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 31-32MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 140MTRS. LYING 040/220 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HN DTD 18.2.88). - NM 836/88. H3840/86 11.4.88 EXAM'D 17.2.88 USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. POSN, LEAST DEPTH, ETC. AS ABOVE. APPARENTLY INTACT. GAVE NO SONAR SHADOW DUE TO ITS HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED. HAS 3 HIGH POINTS, THE MIDSHIPS ONE IS HIGHEST. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). NFA. HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 17.6.89 IN 511752N, 040728W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.3, FOUL AT 24.5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. CHART AS SW 24MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY BEAGLE NOW THOUGHT EITHER TO BE FISH, NETS OR STRONG UPWELLING CURRENT. AMEND TO SW 24MTRS. - NM 2149/89. SEP 2020/000233025 24.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5117.898N, 0407.546W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.24MTRS, LENGTH 115.15MTRS, WIDTH 33.55MTRS, HT 7.78MTRS, ORIENTATION 245DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO OF STOCKTON ON TEES. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR FRANCE. CARGO 5850 TONS OF COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-20.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.898 N,4 7.546 W.

How deep is the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24.24 meters and is located at coordinates 51 17.898 N,4 7.546 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENGROVE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENGROVE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BENGROVE (PROBABLY)?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3840 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENGROVE (PROBABLY)?

The BENGROVE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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