Benita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 10.03 N,9 19.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.167167
  • Longitude: -9.327333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENITA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Tonnage 338
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H2765/69 7.1.74 H2765/69 7.1.74 WK IN 431006N, 091933W, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (CMV TORMES, HN DTD 5.12.73). INS AS NDW. NE 1755. 10.9.04 10.9.04 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 41B [3RD EDN MAY'04, 1:200,000]. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 095DEG, 5M FROM CABO VILLANO. ON PASSAGE LEIXOES TO FREDERIKSUND.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 10.03 N,9 19.64 W
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FAQ

Where is the BENITA wreck located?

The BENITA wreck is located at coordinates 43 10.03 N,9 19.64 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENITA?

The seabed around the BENITA lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the BENITA sink?

The BENITA sank on Dec 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the BENITA discovered?

The wreck of the BENITA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BENITA belong to?

The BENITA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the BENITA carrying?

The BENITA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the BENITA?

The BENITA had a tonnage of 338 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENITA?

The BENITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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