Benito Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Benito Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.536 N,4 44.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.092267
  • Longitude: -4.742733
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENITO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 4712
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal,coke,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details REPD LOST IN APPROX 500530N, 044430W IN 1918. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. LATER REPD LOST 9M S FROM DODMAN POINT. (WW1SL). [SEE 'TREGENNA' [17482] IN SAME POSN]. H3110/72 27.11.73 SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED SAME AS WK [17473] IN 500512N, 044136W ABOUT 2M TO E OR WK [17456] IN 500438N, 044556W ABOUT 1M TO SW. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-FALLS OF NITH. BUILT IN 1917 BY SCOTTS SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IMPERIAL DIRECT LINE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 471NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the BENITO wreck located?

The BENITO wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.536 N,4 44.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENITO?

The seabed around the BENITO lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the BENITO sink?

The BENITO sank on Dec 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BENITO discovered?

The wreck of the BENITO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BENITO belong to?

The BENITO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENITO carrying?

The BENITO was carrying general and mixed goods,coal,coke,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the BENITO?

The BENITO had a tonnage of 4712 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENITO?

The BENITO is classified as a steam ship.

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