Ben Vrakie (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Ben vrakie (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 26.032 N,7 53.046 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 105 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BEN VRAKIE (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3908 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods,coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 19, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1994 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 55 MILES NW X N FROM SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 502400N, 075500W, APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H109/45 23.8.45 WK IN 502600N, 075300W. GAVE OFF OIL. (W APPS. CONTACT REPORT [REC'D JULY 1945]). 16.9.94 AMENDED TO DEAD (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). [SEE WK NO 15970]. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO MALTA. (WW1SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).
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