Longbenton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Longbenton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.115 N,0 0.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.885250
  • Longitude: -0.006667
Wreck Depth 9.27 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONGBENTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 60.4
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 357
Tonnage 924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1917
Scour Dimensions 015.9,034.6,000.2,148
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. H4523/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO NDWPA. 20.3.72 AMEND TO NDW. NC 121. 18.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 7FMS. NE 1190. 9.5.74 AMEND TO USCPA 13MTRS. NC 121. H1942/76 9.3.81 EXAM'D 29.7.80 IN 535307N, 000018W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.0MTRS, FOUL AT 9.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 160MTRS, BEAM 22MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS ON E.SIDE. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT WITH CONSIDERABLE SUPERSTRUCTURE/MAST AT N END. (SOISS, HI 65/80). AMEND TO SW 9MTRS. - NM 655/81. SEP 2021/000166150 20.8.20 EXAM�D 18.9.20 IN 5353.115N, 0000.400W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 60.4MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 357/177 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 15.9MTRS, WIDTH 34.6MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 148 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). DEGRADED WITH BOILER AND MAST VISIBLE. AMEND DW 9.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE 12 MILES S BY W FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD.

General Comments

DEGRADED, WITH BOILER AND MAST VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.115 N,0 0.4 W.

How deep is the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.115 N,0 0.4 W.

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

The seabed around the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 27, 1917.

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

The wreck of the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY)?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 924 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONGBENTON (PROBABLY)?

The LONGBENTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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