Benvenue (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Benvenue (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.85 N,0 40.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.664167
  • Longitude: -0.673333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENVENUE (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 40.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 5.4
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1870
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2020

Surveying Details

3.7.13 LIES IN 5039.85N, 0040.40W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED BY TIN INGOTS, SUGAR BAGS PRINTED 'PENANG', BLOCKS OF SHELLAC AND LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER BUFFALO HORNS. REMAINS ARE WELL BURIED AND PRESENT NO HAZARD. (R LEE, EMAILS DTD 10 & 18.8.13). FOR FILING ONLY. SEP2020/000036549 20.02.20 EXAM'D 21.10.18; NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2018). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1856 IN KINKARDINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WRIGHT & CO. PASSAGE PENAG FOR LONDON. MET WITH SEVERE WEATHER WHICH DELAYED HOMEWARD PASSAGE BY THREE WEEKS AND WAS VERY SHORT OF PROVISIONS. ENCOUNTERED THICK WEATHER FROM START POINT AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK POSN, OTHER THAN BY SOUNDINGS. STRUCK THE OWERS AND WAS HOLED. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AND CREW CAME ASHORE AT WORTHING. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BURIED, PRESENTS NO HAZARD

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FAQ

Where is the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BENVENUE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.85 N,0 40.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENVENUE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) sink?

The BENVENUE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 23, 1870.

When was the wreck of the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2013.

What country did the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BENVENUE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENVENUE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BENVENUE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the BENVENUE (PROBABLY)?

The BENVENUE (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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