Benor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Benor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.02 N,7 25.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.500333
  • Longitude: -7.417500
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENOR
Type sailing vessel
Flag RU
Length 47.5 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 394
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6907/29 H6907/29 [NO DATE] SUNK IN APPROX 513000N, 072500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 65MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 2049. H1933/79 23.12.81 H1933/79 23.12.81 LIES WITHIN AREA OF HI 51B/79. NOTHING SHOWN ON SURVEY [K8743]. (HMS FOX). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1900 BY HOHNSIEN, ORRENHOF, RUSSIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G E SEGLING (JACOBSON UTTOPORT). PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR CADIZ. CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF SOUTHERN IRELAND. (LL WW1 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the BENOR wreck located?

The BENOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.02 N,7 25.05 W.

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

The BENOR lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.02 N,7 25.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENOR?

The seabed around the BENOR lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the BENOR sink?

The BENOR sank on Nov 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BENOR discovered?

The wreck of the BENOR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BENOR belong to?

The BENOR belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the BENOR?

The BENOR had a tonnage of 394 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENOR?

The BENOR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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