Benito Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benito Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.858 N,4 50.321 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.997633
  • Longitude: -4.838683
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 75 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
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 9.06
Orientation 125
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
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1309/75 6.7.76 WRECK REPD IN 500041N, 045020W [OGB] USING DECCA. (CHIEF CAKEBREAD, RNAS CULDROSE). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 5.7.85 WK, STANDING 7FMS ABOVE SEABED, LOCATED IN 500000N, 045015W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). CHART AS WK 60MTRS IN MEAN POSN: 500020N, 045018W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 27.10.99 DIVED IN 4959.865N, 0450.320W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH. WW1 SS WITH MID ENGINE. STEAM WHISTLE FOUND. LARGE GUN PRESENT ON THE STERN. SEABED STONE. (G POUND). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & MUD. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT ALTHOUGH COLLAPSED, LEAVING CONFUSING SUPERSTRUCTURE AND HULL ACROSS BOILERS AND ENGINE. AT LEAST TWO LARGE BOILERS ARE EXPOSED AT ONE END, THEN THE WK PETERS WHERE THE BRIDGE WOULD HAVE BEEN AND IS WELL COLLAPSED FROM HERE ONWARD. IDENTIFIED AS THE BENITO BY RECOVERY OF SHIPPING LINE CHINA BY A DUNSTER IN 6.2003. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.4.05 EXAM'D 26.9.04 IN 4959.858N, 0450.312W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.2 IN GEN DEPTH 75.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 6.9MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). ?BOWS NW, COLLAPSED IN FRONT OF MIDSHIPS SUPERSTRUCTURE. AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4959.858N, 0450.321W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.94 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 9.06MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, AFTER SECTION COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-FALLS OF NITH. BUILT IN 1907 BY SCOTT'S SB & E CO, GREENOCK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 471HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ONE X 4 INCH GUN. PASSAGE HULL FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the BENITO wreck located?

The BENITO wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.858 N,4 50.321 W.

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

The BENITO lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.858 N,4 50.321 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENITO?

The seabed around the BENITO lies at approximately 75 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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