Benlawers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benlawers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20 N,26 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333333
  • Longitude: -26.166667
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENLAWERS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 130.8 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5943
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.6.78 20.6.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 532000N, 261000W APPROX. (LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY CHAS CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROGRAD STEAMERS (W THOMSON & CO). QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 675NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR DURBAN. TORPEDOED BY U-123. 24 MEN LOST. (LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BENLAWERS wreck located?

The BENLAWERS wreck is located at coordinates 53 20 N,26 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENLAWERS?

The seabed around the BENLAWERS lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the BENLAWERS sink?

The BENLAWERS sank on Oct 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BENLAWERS discovered?

The wreck of the BENLAWERS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BENLAWERS belong to?

The BENLAWERS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENLAWERS carrying?

The BENLAWERS was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BENLAWERS?

The BENLAWERS had a tonnage of 5943 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENLAWERS?

The BENLAWERS is classified as a steam ship.

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