Beneficient Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beneficient Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.999 N,0 49.699 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.483317
  • Longitude: 0.828317
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENEFICIENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2944
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01143/40 11.2.41 H01143/40 11.2.41 FIXED BY HSA AND BEARING AND DISTANCE IN 512857N, 004946E. (CAPTAIN M/S SHEERNESS, 31.12.40) - CHART AS ST - NM 285/41. H01166/45 30.7.45 H01166/45 30.7.45 G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S LAID 200FT S OF WK. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 2267/45. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 & H7801/46 4.12.46 SHOWN AS DW MAST ON SURVEY E7895. - LC 1185. H01143/40 9.2.48 H01143/40 9.2.48 WK PARTIALLY DISPERSED IN 512857N, 004946E. (PLA, 21.12.47) - CHART AS DW - NM 258/48. H01143/40 24.11.49 H01143/40 24.11.49 DRIFT SWEPT AND NO OBSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 30FT 6INCHES. POSN 512858N, 004945E. (PLA, 8.11.49) - CHART AS WK 5FMS - NAVEAM 2878/49 & NM 2377/49. H1973/61 26.3.62 H1973/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS ON SURVEY K2356. - NC 1185. H3531/74 5.12.79 H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA WAS CLOSELY SOUNDED 19.9.79. NO WKGE FOUND. GEN DEPTH IN AREA NOW 7-8MTRS. WK MUST BE COVERED. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN HE14/79) - R/P. 2.3.99 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. - AMENDED TO DEAD - BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Circumstances of loss

MINED, WHILST EN ROUTE SUNDERLAND TO LONDON, IN CONVOY OFF SOUTHEND. STEEL VESSEL, BUILT 1931, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTOLL STEAMSHIPS LTD. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.999 N,0 49.699 E
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FAQ

Where is the BENEFICIENT wreck located?

The BENEFICIENT wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.999 N,0 49.699 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENEFICIENT?

The seabed around the BENEFICIENT lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BENEFICIENT sink?

The BENEFICIENT sank on Dec 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BENEFICIENT discovered?

The wreck of the BENEFICIENT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BENEFICIENT belong to?

The BENEFICIENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENEFICIENT carrying?

The BENEFICIENT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BENEFICIENT?

The BENEFICIENT had a tonnage of 2944 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENEFICIENT?

The BENEFICIENT is classified as a steam ship.

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