Beninin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Beninin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.556 N,4 4.116 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.492600
  • Longitude: -4.068600
Wreck Depth 23.28 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENININ (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Length 45.1 m
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 265
Cargo construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,17
Scour Dimensions 002.3,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.8.87 WK OF SUBMARINE REPD LOCATED IN APPROX POSN 4.5 MILES SE OF OXWICH POINT BY CHARTERED FV PAUL RADFORD. STANDS 20FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 95FT. (NAUTICAL MAGAZINE, VOL 238 NO.1, JULY 1987). NCA. H3840/86 16.2.89 EXAM'D 5.6.88 IN 512932N, 040403W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 26-27MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 45MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEG. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). INS AS WK 23MTRS. - NM 683/89. HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 16.6.89 IN 512932N, 040403W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.8, FOUL AT 23.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. CHART AS SW 22.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS. - NM 2149/89. 21.6.93 DIVED ON 20.6.93 IN 512933N, 040406.5W AND FOUND TO BE WK OF CARGO VESSEL CARRYING FIRE BRICKS, TIN PLATE AND COPPER. WELL SUNK INTO THE MUD WITH ONLY WHEELHOUSE SHOWING ABOVE SEABED. THOUGHT PROBABLY WK OF SS FRISK BUT FURTHER ENQUIRIES BEING MADE. (CAPT J W PITTMAN, TELECON). HH214/450/01 5.10.93 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY SALVORS AS WK OF THE BENININ. SEVERAL SPELLING VARIATIONS REFERRED TO. SALVAGE WORK, BY MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES, IN HAND. (TH, LONDON 15.10.93). SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 26.08.17; IN 5129.556N, 0404.116W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 265/085 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 2.3MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP. WRECK IS DEFINED AND INTACT WITH TWO SMALL AREAS OF DEBRIS TO THE NW AND NE. (MCA, HI 1502). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

REPD AS SUBMARINE SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM RNR PATROL VESSEL ON EASTER MONDAY, 1940. (NAUTICAL MAG.). SALVAGE DIVERS STATE THAT THIS IS NOT A SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.556 N,4 4.116 W
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FAQ

Where is the BENININ (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BENININ (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.556 N,4 4.116 W.

How deep is the BENININ (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BENININ (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.556 N,4 4.116 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENININ (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BENININ (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BENININ (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BENININ (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What cargo was the BENININ (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BENININ (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What type of wreck is the BENININ (POSSIBLY)?

The BENININ (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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