Benaiah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benaiah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 28.02 N,5 53.22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.467000
  • Longitude: -5.887000
Wreck Depth 35.14 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENAIAH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 23.8
Tonnage 88
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details HH208/400/01 21.12.92 SANK IN 532805N, 075301W IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (MRSC BELFAST & MRSC SHANNON). INS AS USCPA 25MTRS. - NM 267/93. 10.5.14 LIES IN 5328.020N, 0553.220W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.36 IN GEN DEPTH 40.83MTRS. LENGTH 23.8MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 35.14MTRS IN 5328.020N, 0553.220W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV09_05). AMEND TO NDW 35MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF FV GIRONA.

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FAQ

Where is the BENAIAH wreck located?

The BENAIAH wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.02 N,5 53.22 W.

How deep is the BENAIAH and where exactly is it located?

The BENAIAH lies at a depth of about 35.14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.02 N,5 53.22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENAIAH?

The seabed around the BENAIAH lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the BENAIAH sink?

The BENAIAH sank on Dec 6, 1992.

When was the wreck of the BENAIAH discovered?

The wreck of the BENAIAH was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BENAIAH belong to?

The BENAIAH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BENAIAH?

The BENAIAH had a tonnage of 88 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENAIAH?

The BENAIAH is classified as a fishing vessel.