Benghazi

Firth Of Lorne, United Kingdom

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Experienced

About Benghazi

In 1947 the Benghazi was caught in a storm about 15 kilometers South of Oban.She then struck a rock and began taking on water and sinking,the cook noticed that the bung had come out and he then manually blocked the hole with his hand until other crew members came aboard the lifeboat,they then washes ashore where they tried to keep warm,unfortunately the Bevan (the cook) died during the night.The wreck now lies in the Firth of Lorn

Benghazi Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various

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