City Of Benares Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of benares Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 43 N,21 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.716667
  • Longitude: -21.250000
Water Depth 1770 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF BENARES
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 148.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 11081
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

3.8.87 3.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564300N, 211500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1450NHP FOR 14 KNOTS. PASSAGE ENGLAND FOR CANADA. TORPEDOED BY U-48. 248 SOULS LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 43 N,21 15 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF BENARES wreck located?

The CITY OF BENARES wreck is located at coordinates 56 43 N,21 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF BENARES?

The seabed around the CITY OF BENARES lies at approximately 1770 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF BENARES sink?

The CITY OF BENARES sank on Sep 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF BENARES discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF BENARES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CITY OF BENARES belong to?

The CITY OF BENARES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF BENARES?

The CITY OF BENARES had a tonnage of 11081 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF BENARES?

The CITY OF BENARES is classified as a liner.

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