Bonheur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bonheur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.982 N,8 36.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.166367
  • Longitude: -8.600717
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BONHEUR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 31.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 571000N, 083600W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY HARTLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LINE. TURBINE ENGINES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-138. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROSARIO. CREW ALL RECOVERED. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BONHEUR wreck located?

The BONHEUR wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.982 N,8 36.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BONHEUR?

The seabed around the BONHEUR lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the BONHEUR sink?

The BONHEUR sank on Oct 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BONHEUR discovered?

The wreck of the BONHEUR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BONHEUR belong to?

The BONHEUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BONHEUR carrying?

The BONHEUR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BONHEUR?

The BONHEUR had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the BONHEUR?

The BONHEUR is classified as a steam ship.

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