Berengaria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Berengaria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.032 N,1 57.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.783867
  • Longitude: 1.964867
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERENGARIA
Type sailing vessel
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1884
Original Detection Year 1884
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details LOST IN PA 514700N, 015800E. NCA. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EN ROUTE FROM MELBOURNE TO SUNDERLAND. VESSEL MADE A GOOD PASSAGE BUT STRUCK THE GALLOPER SAND OFF NORE & BECAME A TOTAL WRECK, 12 OF HER CREW WERE LOST. (DOD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 47.032 N,1 57.892 E
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FAQ

Where is the BERENGARIA wreck located?

The BERENGARIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.032 N,1 57.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERENGARIA?

The seabed around the BERENGARIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BERENGARIA sink?

The BERENGARIA sank on Dec 1, 1884.

When was the wreck of the BERENGARIA discovered?

The wreck of the BERENGARIA was discovered in 1884.

What cargo was the BERENGARIA carrying?

The BERENGARIA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BERENGARIA?

The BERENGARIA had a tonnage of 1318 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERENGARIA?

The BERENGARIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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