Beny (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Beny (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 42.867 S,38 29.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.714450
  • Longitude: -38.485550
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 78.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1896
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 1986

Surveying Details

H6123/54 16.5.69 H6123/54 16.5.69 ST EXISTS IN 034214S, 382907W. (H/N HARPULA DTD 27.4.69). - NM 863/69. H6123/54 2.2.70 H6123/54 2.2.70 POSN AMENDED TO 192DEGS, 0.97M FROM BREAKWATER LT. (RIO NM 124/69). INS IN 034214S, 382910W. BR STD. 25.2.75 25.2.75 ST WITHIN DANGER LINE. NE 526. 18.8.86 18.8.86 ST IN 034252S, 382908W, WITHIN DANGER LINE SHOWN ON BRAZIL 701. NC 526.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY PENNSYLVANIA SHIPYARDS INC, BEAUMONT. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE DO NORTE FOR SANTOS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAUL FERRAZ. RAN AGROUND ON A SANDBANK, BROKE INTO TWO & SANK AT MUCURIPE, NEAR FORTALEZA. NO EFFORTS TO SALVE VESSEL. (MSD & LL VOLS.205, 206)

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FAQ

Where is the BENY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 42.867 S,38 29.133 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BENY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BENY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 19, 1969.

When was the wreck of the BENY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BENY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the BENY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the BENY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the BENY (POSSIBLY)?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1896 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENY (POSSIBLY)?

The BENY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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