Benvorlich Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benvorlich Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48 N,13 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.800000
  • Longitude: -13.166667
Water Depth 2920 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENVORLICH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5193
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

10.8.87 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 544800N, 131000W. (WW2SL & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS). NCA, TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY CHAS CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 675NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR THE FAR EAST. BOMBED & SUNK BY A CONDOR BOMBER. 19 OF 52 CREW LOST. (DODS & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the BENVORLICH wreck located?

The BENVORLICH wreck is located at coordinates 54 48 N,13 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENVORLICH?

The seabed around the BENVORLICH lies at approximately 2920 meters deep.

When did the BENVORLICH sink?

The BENVORLICH sank on Mar 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BENVORLICH discovered?

The wreck of the BENVORLICH was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BENVORLICH belong to?

The BENVORLICH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENVORLICH carrying?

The BENVORLICH was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BENVORLICH?

The BENVORLICH had a tonnage of 5193 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENVORLICH?

The BENVORLICH is classified as a steam ship.

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