Benin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Benin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.037 N,3 15.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.050617
  • Longitude: -3.259550
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1530
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1881
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2096/57 10.3.60 H2096/57 10.3.60 WAS OWNED BY AFRICA SS. CO. AND CARRYING ELEPHANT TUSKS FROM WEST AFRICA TO LIVERPOOL. SOME OF THE CARGO WAS RECOVERED BY A SALVAGE FIRM OPERATING ON ANOTHER WRECK IN THIS VICINITY. (LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE, TELECON FOLLOWING ENQUIRY ON BEHALF OF EDWARD HOBBS, BOSTON, MASS, 9.4.57). 6.3.73 6.3.73 CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2519. 20.7.78 20.7.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 442. HH232/354/01 31.8.90 HH232/354/01 31.8.90 CONFIRMED AS WRECK REPORTED IN 495029N, 033607W. [SEE WK RECORD 23052]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. G/S. HH090/912/01 HH090/912/01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WHILE ON PASSAGE WEST AFRICA TO LIVERPOOL.

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FAQ

Where is the BENIN wreck located?

The BENIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.037 N,3 15.573 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENIN?

The seabed around the BENIN lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the BENIN sink?

The BENIN sank on Mar 12, 1881.

When was the wreck of the BENIN discovered?

The wreck of the BENIN was discovered in 1957.

What country did the BENIN belong to?

The BENIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENIN carrying?

The BENIN was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the BENIN?

The BENIN had a tonnage of 1530 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENIN?

The BENIN is classified as a steam ship.

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