Hms Benton Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms benton castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.544 N,3 31.725 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.309067
  • Longitude: -3.528750
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BENTON CASTLE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.3 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 173
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,003.5,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2502/51 24.4.51 WK 16FMS IN 501829N, 033138W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 16FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 21FT. CONTACTED BY SONAR. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 16FMS [29MTRS]. NE 1613. H5982/82 15.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501823N, 033139W [OGB] USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 18.4.13 EXAM'D 7.1.13 IN 5018.544N, 0331.725W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 31.7MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 120MTRS NE & 160MTRS SW FROM WK. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 173/353 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PIECES. (EMU, HI 1364). AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY CASTLE STEAM TRAWLERS LTD, SWANSEA. HIRED IN 1915 AS PATROL SWEEPER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SCOUR EXTENDS NE & SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.544 N,3 31.725 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BENTON CASTLE wreck located?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.544 N,3 31.725 W.

How deep is the HMS BENTON CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.544 N,3 31.725 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BENTON CASTLE?

The seabed around the HMS BENTON CASTLE lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS BENTON CASTLE sink?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE sank on Nov 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS BENTON CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BENTON CASTLE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS BENTON CASTLE belong to?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BENTON CASTLE?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BENTON CASTLE?

The HMS BENTON CASTLE is classified as a trawler.

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