Benwood wreck history book

She carried ore and was armed with 12 rifles, one fourinch gun, six depth charges, and 36 bombs. This is a shallow wreck dive and great for the beginner. Spotted eel, barracuda, had a great time with amy slates dive resort. She has helped set up an exhibit at the nature center nearby, where you can also probably find her book. Home benwood, wv mine explosion claims many lives, apr 1924. Christened the mv logna in norway in 1954, the 230foot steel cargo ship transported goods between spain and norway for 15 years.

One of largos most attractive wreckreefs, the remains of the benwood litter the shallows with sizeable structures including a nearly intact bow portion obscured by. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The benwood lies on a sandy bottom, its stern rests at a depth of 25 feet and its bow rests at 45 feet. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A pictorial history of accidents on the main line reed, robert c.

Website navigation bars help you maneuver around the major pages of a. If youre going guided, then youll be fine as they go slow. Key largo divers will find that this field extends quite a distance away from the actual benwood wreck site. Benwood noaa florida keys national marine sanctuary. Theres a lot of fish here, and during my multiple dives here ive been lucky to see a couple of turtles each time.

Benwood wreck, best key largo dive had fateful collision. Wreckage tells the story of lillian and dave, who have returned to the families after being rescued from a remote island where they were stranded for nearly two years. For anyone one who is wanting to submit information see submission brochure. She carried ore and was armed with 12 rifles, one fourinch gun, six depth charges, and 36 bomb. But shes been lying to her family, her friends, and the whole world since rescue helicopters scooped her and her fellow survivor, dave hall, off a deserted island in the south pacific. From the beginning you need to know that the active divers association has not issued an official position on wreck penetration, but safety is always our first concern. Nick travels to key largo florida to dive the benwood off of key largo. Theres also a good wreck dive in shallow waters known as the benwood wreck with a variety of resident marine life that will amaze any diver. She passed through several owners, before being lost in a collision off the coast of key largo, florida in 1942. In key largo, fintofin with the denizens of floridas. Were back on the remains of this former norwegian merchant freighter, which has an interesting history. It is written by steven barskey thru scuba diving international. This is one of the most popular shipwreck dives in the keys.

They do organized snorkeling trips out there every once in a while. The next day, with dave montgomery at the helm, we asked to go to the wreck of the ss benwood, a world war ii cargo ship that went down in 1942. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. These are all wonderful sites with their own history, as is the wreck of the hms winchester, which also lies within the parks confines. Dont forget to book in for a key west scuba diving nighttime charter once youve chalked up some diving experience for something really special. If youre looking for a key largo dive charter, book with quiescence. The benwood, built in england in 1910, was owned by a norwegian company and. Florida keys vacation site map for all inclusive vacation planning this web site map design was created to help you quickly and easily navigate around all the web pages found on the florida keys vacation website. Historical and current florida keys shipwreck information and images for scuba divers and fisherman. May or may not have a dust jacket usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. From 19411942 she formed part of the 10th submarine flotilla based in malta and is the only royal navy ship to have borne the name. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.

The cargo vessel benwood, built in the uk in 1910, was 344 feet long with a 51. Florida keys wreck diving along north americas only living coral reef. Wheeling steel produced the first steel pipe in the united states at the benwood works during the 1880s. An amazing coincidence unbeknownst to me, my publisher choose a photo of the christ of the abyss key largo for the cover image of my book, hear him. Christ of the abyss diving in upper keys, united states of. She was laid down on 30 october 1939 and was commissioned on 12 december 1940. Gps and loran free shipwreck location coordinates please note that free list of florida keys shipwreck location coordinates is not a list of confirmed numbers but rather a list of locations sent in by local fishermen and divers and compiled into the list below. It was running without lights to avoid uboats when. Even after being fired upon vigorously, the wreck was still considered a hazard to navigation and was finally blown up by the army corps of engineers. Even after being fired upon vigorously, the wreck was still considered a hazard to navigation and was. Between the history and its shallow depth, this wreck is one of the most popular dives in key.

Mar 07, 2008 she has helped set up an exhibit at the nature center nearby, where you can also probably find her book. This book is a must for anyone who has been to truk, is going to truk, or is simply interested in the war history of the pacific. Duane, none simply as the duane, is a 327ft coast guard cutter that was named after the secretary of the treasury under president andrew jackson. Story of the wreck of the titanic by everett, marshall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Benwood wreck key largo florida waterproof dive card reef smart on. Diving weather archive for benwood wreck rainbow reef. Benwood wreck key largo 2020 all you need to know before. If you book when we announce the trip you will get the lowest prices on the excursions, and you can always cancel if you change your mind later, but you cant add excursions that are full. The hull, however, forms a reef ledge that harbors snappers and grunts and forms a nice backdrop for the frenzy of nurse sharks and barracuda looking for handouts in the nearby sandy plain. For a wreck within depths of ow divers, you really cant get any better than the benwood. South beach crew and students enjoying the benwood and her ww2 history.

A little farther north, off the beach of manalapan, there is another wreck, the ss lofthus, which was a three masted sailing barq. At our shallow depth were mostly exploring in about 30 feet of water weve got plenty of bottom time to get our bearings, and soon spot the benwoods distinctive ribs, lying open like a brokenspined book. This is a book to help you as a scuba diver learn about the special skills needed when wreck diving boat diving and drift diving. Apr, 2020 miamidade transit to modify southbound schedule. Floridas shipreck trail offers some of the best diving in. She passed through several owners, before being lost in a collision off. Deep diving the benwood wall and shallow diving the benwood wreck. Declaration of state of emergency and existence of catastrophic health emergency covid19. The benwood provide for all levels of divers tropical destiny. I made a special request to dive the benwood wreck and if possible to do a 10 minute stop the christ of the. The benwood wreck rests between 25 feet to 55 feet of water northeast of french reef off the coast of key largo, florida. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for. Fish book photo of whale shark in maldives not florida by graham roberts galapagos fish 2006 key largo 2007 banana reef 2007.

Historical significancebenwood shipwreck april 1, 1942. The benwoods superstructure protruded through the oceans surface until the 1950s when the wreck became target practice for the military. Shipwreck trail informationselected as one of the dive sites for the upper keys to be on the shipwreck trail, the benwood was sunk in 1942. The benwood wreck dive gopro with red filter off of key. The benwood the benwood sank after colliding with another ship at night. Two dives, one of the uss spiegel grove, the largest man made reef in the world510 feet long in feet of water off the coast of key largo, fl. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. Fish book photo of whale shark in maldives not florida by graham roberts. In 1969, the bahama cement company bought the vessel and renamed it the mv island cement. The city of washington and the tonawanda, along with the civil war wreck and the windlass wreck, all lie in shallow water, near elbow reef. The benwood mine disaster of april 28, 1924 i rememberat nights, the flame that hurtled skyward from now cold furnaces of wheeling steels benwood planthere dwell the peoples of lasting metal whose steel is the alloy of the hundred cultures and tribes of a vanished europe. Carpenter, general manager of the benwood plant of the wheeling steel corporation, issued a list, compiled from the payroll and checkboard of the corporations benwood mine, of the men who are shown to have gone into the illfated mine yesterday morning a few minutes before it was wrecked by an. It was placed in key largo dry rocks in 1966 by the underwater society of america.

Be very careful of the jagged, rusted, fire coral encrusted metal when exploring the benwood wreck. Mm 91 is final stop in florida keys 49 tiff due to the increasing threat of covid19, the miamidade transitdade monroe express 301 route to marathon will modify its regular schedule to terminate southbound service at tavernier town shopping center mile marker 91. Wheeling steel was the nations third largest steel maker and employed more than 17,000 workers. Historical significance benwood shipwreck april 1, 1942. Keys corona info bites florida keys weekly newspapers. Eighteenyearold, tamara bennett, is about to start university and leave behind the small town shes grown up in, but in an instant she is drawn into danger and her life is turned upside down.

Oct 14, 2009 rose and i diving the benwood in key largo fl. I made a special request to dive the benwood wreck and if possible to do a 10 minute stop the christ of the abyss statue. Elections are held every two years on the second tuesday in may. May 17, 20 two dives, one of the uss spiegel grove, the largest man made reef in the world510 feet long in feet of water off the coast of key largo, fl. Benwood wreck is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at n 25 03. See south florida scuba diving sink, florida, sinks revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business insights platform. We witnessed dive history on the tube in the following weeks, the sinking of the worlds largest intentional artificial reef. She was built in 1936 along with six other coast guard cutters. Interested in the history of theos wreck, sunk off silver beach inlet, grand bahama island. The benwood was later used for bombing practice by the navy, but now lies peacefully at rest.

See more ideas about florida keys, florida and key west. The benwood, built in england in 1910, was owned by a norwegian company and registered as a merchant marine freighter. Of particular interest is a metal cargo mast assembly and mast partner, located approximately 800 yards from where she lies. An illustrated reference to the best sites imm lifestyle books a global tour of wrecks, walls, caves, and blue holes from lawson reef to the red sea to the great barrier. Scuba diving the wrecks and reefs of key largo scuba diving. Or check below for our complete data base of florida keys shipwreck information. Or check below for our complete data base of florida keys.

Benwood wreck key largo florida reef smart waterproof dive. Interestingly, i received my first shipment of books the very same week that italian divers pay homage to the original bronze statue of the. See more of quiescence diving services on facebook. Benwood wreck key largo florida waterproof dive card. Eighteenyearold, tamara bennett, is about to start university and leave behind the small town shes grown up in, but in an instant she is drawn into danger and her life is. Dedication ceremonyin 1992, the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa and indiana university aided in. Hms urge was a british uclass submarine, of the second group of that class, built by vickers armstrong, barrowinfurness.

Christ of the abyss diving in upper keys, united states. At the deepest, we were at about 55 feet that was at the old ships anchor. Where the wreck site extends the boundaries of recreational sport diving, the author recommends advanced technical diving requirements. South florida scuba diving sink, florida, sinks top competitors are close reef encounters, scuba club and florida dive connection. Click on area name on chart for complete history of popular florida keys shipwrecks in each area. Florida keys free shipwreck gps location coordinates. May not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere most images are stock photos. The statue sits atop a large concrete base in 25 feet of water.

On the surface, she looks like a brave survivor of a plane crash. It was 1942, and both ships were traveling without lights to avoid being detected by submarines. Florida keys shipwrecks benwood wreck pennekamp park. Diving weather archive for benwood wreck rainbow reef dive. Ss benwood was a steam cargo ship of the early twentieth century.

South florida scuba diving sink, florida, sink competitors. Listening time 10 hours 17 minutes lillian linden is a liar. Stop looking at this and book a trip to come see for yourself. These are all wonderful sites with their own history, as is the wreck of the hms winchester. Historical and current florida keys shipwreck information and images for scuba. This ship sunk during world war 2 after a collision with the robert. Sep 27, 2016 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Benwood cargo ship 19101942, wreck, wreck database. The benwood s superstructure protruded through the oceans surface until the 1950s when the wreck became target practice for the military. This book contains a wealth of enlightening information that gives the readers a nostalgic glimpse. Our captain was steve and i have to say it did a great job of making our day fantastic. Trek dive logbook and you can receive a collage print when you book a wreck dive charter. Benwood was incorporated on february 22, 1895, by acts of the west virginia legislature.

One of key largos most popular wreck reefs, the city of washington is, in places, barely discernible as a shipwreck. Keep in mind that most dive operators restrict wreck penetration to the light zone only. Apollo 50, our hardcover book about the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing, has been released. She was built in 1910, a merchant marine freighter.

Benwood, wv mine explosion claims many lives, apr 1924. Both divers and snorkelers can enjoy this wreck which sits in 7 metres2545 feet of water. Not as deep a wreck dive as some of the other wrecks in the key largo area. Captain skjelbred turned hard for shore, ammepting to save the ship by grounding, but some time between 1. There is a considerably large debris field surrounding the benwood wreck. I made a special request to dive the benwood wreck and if possible to do a 10 minute. Site map for all inclusive florida keys vacation plans. Visit ss benwood on your trip to key largo or united states. The hull was used for target practice so it has lots of cool holes to look in and to see what might be hiding inside the hull. From the first page of ferriss third book, i was hooked. The benwood welcome to the noaa florida keys national.