Bensu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bensu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 50.43 N,3 7.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.840500
  • Longitude: 3.123833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENSU
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 94.8 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 2838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2003

Surveying Details

22.7.79 VESSEL WILL BE BROKEN UP, BUT PLACE OF DEMOLITION IS NOT YET DECIDED. (LLOYDS VOL.235). NCA YET. 7.9.79 VESSEL STILL AGROUND, CARGO IS STILL BEING DISCHARGED. (LLOYDS VOL.237). NCA YET. 11.12.80 VESSEL HAS BEEN BROKEN UP ON SITE, THE REMAINS DUMPED AT PALAMOS QUAY. A FIRM IS TO BE APPOINTED TO BLOW UP THE REMAINS. (LLOYDS VOL.242). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954 BY SOC. ESPANOLA DE CONST. NAV., BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY B S GARCIA. BROKE ANCHOR-CHAIN AND WENT AGROUND ON A ROCKY BEACH WHILST ANCHORED IN PALAMOS AWAITING BERTH. VESSEL WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BENSU wreck located?

The BENSU wreck is located at coordinates 41 50.43 N,3 7.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENSU?

The seabed around the BENSU lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BENSU sink?

The BENSU sank on Jan 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BENSU discovered?

The wreck of the BENSU was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BENSU belong to?

The BENSU belonged to ES.

What cargo was the BENSU carrying?

The BENSU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BENSU?

The BENSU had a tonnage of 2838 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENSU?

The BENSU is classified as a steam ship.

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