Aurora Boreale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aurora boreale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.03 N,7 18.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.100500
  • Longitude: -7.300667
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURORA BOREALE
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2003

Surveying Details

H5223/76 3.12.76 H5223/76 3.12.76 REPORTED SUNK IN 510600N, 071800W. DECCA POSN OBTAINED FROM MV MONICA. AREA, 2.5M SQUARE, AROUND REPORTED POSN SEARCHED USING SONAR. NOT FOUND. GENERAL DEPTH 93MTRS. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 27.11.76). INS AS WK USCPA 82MTRS. - NM 2571/76. HH090/598/01 8.2.94 HH090/598/01 8.2.94 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 598). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH DUTCH MV MONICA. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 6.03 N,7 18.04 W
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FAQ

Where is the AURORA BOREALE wreck located?

The AURORA BOREALE wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.03 N,7 18.04 W.

How deep is the AURORA BOREALE and where exactly is it located?

The AURORA BOREALE lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 51 6.03 N,7 18.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURORA BOREALE?

The seabed around the AURORA BOREALE lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the AURORA BOREALE sink?

The AURORA BOREALE sank on Nov 26, 1976.

When was the wreck of the AURORA BOREALE discovered?

The wreck of the AURORA BOREALE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the AURORA BOREALE belong to?

The AURORA BOREALE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the AURORA BOREALE?

The AURORA BOREALE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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