Benjamin Harrison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benjamin harrison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 2 N,24 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.033333
  • Longitude: -24.250000
Water Depth 3450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENJAMIN HARRISON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 129 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.5
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,armament,machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 15, 2009

Surveying Details

13.9.72 VESSEL TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A SUBMARINE IN 390200N, 241500W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1942 BY BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 339 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR NORTH AFRICA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 172. 3 CREW LOST FROM A COMPLIMENT OF 72. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LIBERTY SHIPS & LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the BENJAMIN HARRISON wreck located?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON wreck is located at coordinates 39 2 N,24 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENJAMIN HARRISON?

The seabed around the BENJAMIN HARRISON lies at approximately 3450 meters deep.

When did the BENJAMIN HARRISON sink?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON sank on Mar 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BENJAMIN HARRISON discovered?

The wreck of the BENJAMIN HARRISON was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BENJAMIN HARRISON belong to?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON belonged to US.

What cargo was the BENJAMIN HARRISON carrying?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON was carrying foodstuffs: solid,armament,machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the BENJAMIN HARRISON?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENJAMIN HARRISON?

The BENJAMIN HARRISON is classified as a steam ship.

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