SS Benwood
A diver checks out the structure of the ribs of the ship. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | SS Benwood |
| Owner |
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| Builder | Craig, Taylor & Co Ltd., Stockton on Tees |
| Launched | 27 November 1909 |
| Completed | 1 January 1910 |
| Fate | Sank on 9 April 1942 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Freighter |
| Length | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Beam | 51.2 ft (15.6 m) |
| Depth | 25.4 ft (7.7 m) |
| Propulsion | T3cyl (24, 40, 66 x 45in), 342nhp, 1 screw |
| Crew | 38 |
| Armament | 12 rifles, one 4-inch gun, six depth charges and 36 bombs |
SS Benwood was a steam cargo ship of the early twentieth century. Built by Craig, Taylor & Co Ltd., Stockton on Tees, she entered service with Joseph Hoult & Co. Ltd, Liverpool. She passed through several owners, before being lost in a collision off the coast of Key Largo, Florida in 1942. Her wreck is now a popular dive site.