The Bengasi was a cargo of 1784 tx for a total length of 84.5m by 11.1m at the beam.

The Bengasi was built at the shipyard of Cantieri Navali Riuniti in Palermo for the Societa Nazionale di Servizi Marittimi. She was launched on the 12th of March 1912 under the name of Bengasi. Between 1912 and 1916 she served the lignes between Genova, Napoli, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Siracusa, Malta and Tripoli. In 1916, she is commissioned by the ministery of war and serves as a postal between Civitavecchia and the Gulf of Arancia. in 1926, She is bought by the company Florio - Societa Italiana di Navigatione and sails the line Genova-Porto Torres. In 1932, she is aquired by the Tirrenia Flotte Riunite, and in 1937 Tirrenia SA di Navigatione de Napoli. On the 6 of March 1941 at 7h35 in the morning, she is attaqued and sunk by the british submarine Truant between Napoli and Cagliari.

The wreck of the Bengasi is a fantastic dive due to her nearly intact structure and her cargo. Submerged in very clear water, she lies upstraight on her keel. The dive can start at the bow where the canon remains. In a very condidtion, she is still pointing upwards to the sky defying her agressors. Moving forward towards the bow, we encounter two holds which are realy worth a visit. You find here dishes over which marine life has been growing providing a splendid atmosphere. Futher on still a passage way leds to the engine room where penetration is possible but with the proper training and care !!!

The main difficulty lies in the depth. Their is generaly only mild currents and the visibility is usualy excelent. The dives will be done on a helium based mixture and any penetration will take special care.