Hms Benvolio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms benvolio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.585 N,0 20.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.626417
  • Longitude: 0.346450
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BENVOLIO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 5.71
Tonnage 352
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,005.0,180
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 533736N, 002020E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 8FMS. NOT CONTACTED BY E/S. (CAPT M/S HUMBER 15.7.44). AMEND TO NDWPA. - NM 1213/44. H3146/61 12.12.61 AMEND TO WKPA 8FMS 0FT. - NM 163/64. H6450/68 5.12.68 LOCATED 8.6.68 IN 533732N, 002052E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66 IN GEN DEPTH 90-100FT. SCOUR 105FT. A LARGE WRECK LYING ON THE SIDE OF THE NEW SAND HOLE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO WK 11FMS 0FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 232/69. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533734N, 002053E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27-31 MTRS. SCOUR 29-32 MTRS ON SLOPING BANK. A LARGE WK WHICH NOW APPEARS TO BE SPLIT IN TWO. BOTH HALVES LYING ON SIDE OF BANK. GOOD FIRM DCS3 CONTACT. (HMS EGERIA, K6826/2). AMEND TO WK 20.1MTRS (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). BR STD. H1270/73 3.11.78 DIVED. IN 2 PARTS, 35FT BOW COMPLETE, 45FT AWAY REST OF WK ON STBD SIDE. LOOKS LIKE A TRAWLER. PLATE FROM ENGINE RECOVERED MARKED 'H COCHRRANE & SON, SELBY 1930.' (KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). H5970/69 15.1.80 EXAM'D 28.9.79 IN 533733.4N, 002055.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.1 IN GEN DEPTH 25-29MTRS. SCOUR 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LARGE WK IN 3 PIECES IN PRONOUNCED SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 46/79). NCA. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH. H1310/87/15 21.4.87 ENGINE PLATE DETAILS INDICATE THAT THIS IS THE WK OF BENVOLIO. (A GODFREY, 11.3.87). 4.9.13 EXAM'D 26.5.13 IN 5337.585N, 0020.787E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.19 IN GEN DEPTH 27.9MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS. TWO SEPARATE PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). LARGER PART TO SE, SHOALER TO NW. MINOR SCOUR AT NW PART, SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP LEADS SOME 50MTRS S FROM SE PART. AREA HEAVILY TRAWLED. AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 9.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SCOUR FROM SE PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.585 N,0 20.787 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BENVOLIO wreck located?

The HMS BENVOLIO wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.585 N,0 20.787 E.

How deep is the HMS BENVOLIO and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BENVOLIO lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.585 N,0 20.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BENVOLIO?

The seabed around the HMS BENVOLIO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HMS BENVOLIO sink?

The HMS BENVOLIO sank on Feb 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS BENVOLIO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BENVOLIO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS BENVOLIO belong to?

The HMS BENVOLIO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BENVOLIO?

The HMS BENVOLIO had a tonnage of 352 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BENVOLIO?

The HMS BENVOLIO is classified as a trawler.

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