Shipwreck Trail Information-Selected as one of
the dive sites for the Upper Keys to be on the Shipwreck Trail, the
Benwood was sunk in 1942. She was built in 1910, a merchant marine
freighter.
Historical
Significance- Benwood shipwreck April 1, 1942.
Dedication Ceremony-
In 1992, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and
Indiana University aided in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
wrecking of the Benwood freighter.
Site
Illustration- A drawing to scale prepared by Indiana
University
Photographic Imaging Technique (PIT)- A
photographic plan with specific biological and interest points prepared by
Indiana University
Research
Activities- Ongoing Indiana University field study activities
Biological Monitoring- Coral monitoring of
the Benwood
Marine
Biology- Corals, fishes and underwater life associated with the
Benwood
Diver
Information- Location, depth, and general diving conditions
Underwater
Tour- Dive the Benwood via the World Wide Web
Other Interests- Anchor controversy and
Benwood's bell
USER Report-Shipwreck Report