Bienvenido Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bienvenido Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 12.1 N,121 44.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.201667
  • Longitude: 121.740000
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIENVENIDO
Type steam ship
Tonnage 4965
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1952
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1434/52 15.4.52 H1434/52 15.4.52 DWPA IN POSN 002 DEGS 2.56 MILES FROM BANJINTAI BI LT. (TAIPEI NM 28/52). INS DWPA IN POSN 251200N, 1214430E. - NM 673/52. H2258/52 15.4.52 H2258/52 15.4.52 CONFIRMED BY US NM 1431/52. H1434/52 20.8.52 H1434/52 20.8.52 DW IN POSN 001.5 DEGS 2.64 MILES FROM BANJINTAI BI LT. (TAIPEI NM 47/52). AMEND DW IN POSN 251205N, 1214424E. - NM 1627/52 H4331/75 31.3.77 H4331/75 31.3.77 CONFIRMED BY TAIWAN NMS 13 & 16/77 & LL 10.2.77. NCA. H4331/75 31.3.77 H4331/75 31.3.77 DELETE 3658 ONLY, COVERED BY ST (BORAG) CLOSE E. - NM 869/77. H4331/75 23.6.77 H4331/75 23.6.77 RE-INS ON 2618, DELETED IN ERROR. - NM 1498/77. 30.6.80 30.6.80 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 251206N 1214424E ON TAIWAN 0353 [DEC 1979 EDN]. NC 2618. 10.7.87 10.7.87 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 251213N, 1214439E ON US 94124 [10TH EDN]. H4497/79 11.11.88 H4497/79 11.11.88 AREA EXPLODED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 18MTRS. (TAIWAN NM 63/88). DELETE. BR STD & - NM 3741/88.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BECAME TOTAL LOSS AFTER GROUNDING ON HSIN LAI SHOAL & BREAKING IN TWO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 12.1 N,121 44.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the BIENVENIDO wreck located?

The BIENVENIDO wreck is located at coordinates 25 12.1 N,121 44.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIENVENIDO?

The seabed around the BIENVENIDO lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the BIENVENIDO sink?

The BIENVENIDO sank on Feb 27, 1952.

When was the wreck of the BIENVENIDO discovered?

The wreck of the BIENVENIDO was discovered in 1952.

What cargo was the BIENVENIDO carrying?

The BIENVENIDO was carrying chemicals,gas,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the BIENVENIDO?

The BIENVENIDO had a tonnage of 4965 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIENVENIDO?

The BIENVENIDO is classified as a steam ship.

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