Bente Dania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bente dania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 44.9 S,41 32.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.748333
  • Longitude: 41.548333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENTE DANIA
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH464/400/01 2.9.92 WAS ABANDONED IN 014454S, 413254E. WAS LAST SEEN WITH ONLY BOW SHOWING ABOUT 3-4M OFFSHORE & ABOUT 6M S OF THE KENYA/SOMALIA BORDER. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK IN ABOUT 60MTRS. (LL 289). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. LATER CAPSIZED & SANK. CREW SAFELY PICKED UP. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BENTE DANIA wreck located?

The BENTE DANIA wreck is located at coordinates 1 44.9 S,41 32.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENTE DANIA?

The seabed around the BENTE DANIA lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BENTE DANIA sink?

The BENTE DANIA sank on Aug 20, 1992.

When was the wreck of the BENTE DANIA discovered?

The wreck of the BENTE DANIA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BENTE DANIA belong to?

The BENTE DANIA belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the BENTE DANIA?

The BENTE DANIA had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENTE DANIA?

The BENTE DANIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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