Benmacdhui Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Benmacdhui Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.159 N,0 30.321 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.669317
  • Longitude: 0.505350
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENMACDHUI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11
Sonar Length 135
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 140
Tonnage 6869
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,000.5,135
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H04402/41 6.1.42 H04402/41 6.1.42 POSN 534008N, 003012E. LIES IN AN UPRIGHT POSN AND ORIENTATED N/S. TWO MASTS PRESENTLY SHOWING ABOUT 15FT AT LWOST. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 28.12.41). - PFNM 41/42. H04402/41 19.2.42 H04402/41 19.2.42 INS DW IN 534008N, 003012E. - NM 401/42. H04402/41 17.11.43 H04402/41 17.11.43 CLEAR AT 32FT [MLWS], FOUL AT 34FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 25.10.43). AMEND TO WK 5.25FMS. - NM 2465/43. H04402/41 14.8.48 H04402/41 14.8.48 SWEPT CLEAR AT 38FT, FOUL AT 41FT IN 534014N, 003023E AND FOUL AT 51FT IN 534011N, 003029E. LIES ON FLAT BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTHS 69 TO 70FT. SCOUR 10FT DEEP. (SOSMLS, 29.7.48). H04402/41 7.11.49 H04402/41 7.11.49 LOCATED IN 534003N, 003020E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 7.11.49). AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. - NM 2298/49. 17.2.77 17.2.77 CONTRACT HELD BY HUMBER DIVERS FOR SALVAGE OF CARGO. REPORTED TO BE LYING IN TWO PARTS. BOW & F'WARD SECTION AND THE STERN HALF (INC ENGINE & BOILERS) IS SOME 40-50YDS AWAY. (MR KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 17.2.77). NCA. 23.6.75 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 13.9.77 IN 534007.9N, 003026.5E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 H5084/77 19.3.80 WK, IN TWO PARTS, EXAM'D 21.11.79 IN 534009N, 003024E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LIES WITH BOWS SE AND WITH ABOUT 100FT BETWEEN PARTS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1944/80 21.4.82 H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 22.5.81 IN 534009N, 003024E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.4MTRS. LARGE WK, LYING 115/295 DEGS, WITH HIGH POINTS EITHER END - SHOALEST AT E. SONAR LENGTH 210MTRS, BEAM 47MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 15MTRS. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 23.7.12 23.7.12 LIES WITH BOWS TO THE NORTH. THIS WAS ALSO CONFIRMED WHEN IT WAS DEPTH CHARGED AFTER WW2. (E KIRKPATRICK, EMAIL DTD 21.7.12). NCA. 5.9.13 5.9.13 EXAM'D 26.5.13 IN 5340.159N, 0030.321E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.18 IN GEN DEPTH 20.1MTRS. LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 4.92MTRS. LIES 140/220 DEGS. IN TWO SEPARATE SECTIONS, WELL BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). BOW SECTION TO NW LIES WITH BOWS NW, STERN SECTION LIES 045/225 DEGS. MINOR SCOUR TO SE OF SE SECTION. AMEND WK 15.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARCHIMEDES, EX-DEN OF AIRLIE. BUILT IN 1911 BY RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BEN LINE LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO, GLASGOW. MINED. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, 30MTRS BETWEEN, BOWS NW, BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 40.159 N,0 30.321 E
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FAQ

Where is the BENMACDHUI wreck located?

The BENMACDHUI wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.159 N,0 30.321 E.

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

The BENMACDHUI lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 40.159 N,0 30.321 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BENMACDHUI?

The seabed around the BENMACDHUI lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BENMACDHUI sink?

The BENMACDHUI sank on Dec 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BENMACDHUI discovered?

The wreck of the BENMACDHUI was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BENMACDHUI belong to?

The BENMACDHUI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENMACDHUI carrying?

The BENMACDHUI was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BENMACDHUI?

The BENMACDHUI had a tonnage of 6869 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENMACDHUI?

The BENMACDHUI is classified as a steam ship.

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