Benvorlich (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Benvorlich (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 26.949 N,5 53.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.449150
  • Longitude: -5.884950
Wreck Depth 108 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.8 m
Width 13.2 m
Tonnage 3381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 6.5.69 NDW IN 482700N, 055300W [EUR] USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.218). NCA. 1.4.76 SHOWN AS WK 108MTRS [59FMS] IN 482703N, 055315W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735 [4TH EDN]. BR STD. 16.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW (108) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS. H1270/75 16.10.78 INS AS WK 59FMS. - NM 2547/78. 16.7.86 SHOWN AS WK PA 108MTRS IN 482700N, 055300W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. NC 2643. 23.2.88 SHOWN AS WK PD 108MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585099. NC 2644. 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK PA 108MTRS IN 482700N, 055300W [EUR] ON NC 2644 [1989 EDN]. SEP 2007/000004861 27.2.07 WK 108MTRS PD SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN IN 4826.940N, 0553.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 11.12.09 SHOWN IN 4826.949N, 0553.097W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. 28.7.10 POSSIBLY SS BENVORLICH AS SINKING POSN GIVEN 30M W OF USHANT. (WW1SL) SINKING POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 50M SW OF USHANT. (WW1SL & WRECKSITE.EU)
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1896 BY STEPHEN & SONS LTD (ALEXANDER STEPHEN), DUNDEE, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD, LEITH. PASSAGE MANILA FOR LONDON. TORPEDEOD & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 28 30M W OF USHANT. (LL WW1, WW1SL, NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14, WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.949 N,5 53.097 W.

How deep is the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 108 meters and is located at coordinates 48 26.949 N,5 53.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY)?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3381 tons.

What type of wreck is the BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY)?

The BENVORLICH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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