Benona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Benona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 1 N,60 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.016667
  • Longitude: -60.383333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1357
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1886
Original Detection Year 1886
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 20.9.72 WRECKED 1M S OF CAPE NORTH LT, CAPE BRETON ISLAND. (DODS). POSN APPROX 470100N, 602300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITEHAVE SHIPBUILDING CO. PASSAGE NORTH SYDNEY, CAPE BRETON FOR MONTREAL. WRECKED 1M S OF CAPE NORTH LT, CAPE BRETON. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BENONA wreck located?

The BENONA wreck is located at coordinates 47 1 N,60 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENONA?

The seabed around the BENONA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BENONA sink?

The BENONA sank on Jul 11, 1886.

When was the wreck of the BENONA discovered?

The wreck of the BENONA was discovered in 1886.

What country did the BENONA belong to?

The BENONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENONA carrying?

The BENONA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BENONA?

The BENONA had a tonnage of 1357 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENONA?

The BENONA is classified as a steam ship.

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