B O Borjesson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
B o borjesson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.092 N,0 20.625 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.601533
  • Longitude: 0.343750
Wreck Depth 14.1 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name B O BORJESSON
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 71
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 1.38
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Surveying Details

H0163/39 28.11.39 DW SUNK 081DEGS, 8.5M FROM SPURN LTHO. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)10S. (TRINITY HOUSE, 28.11.39). - NM 2705/39 & FNM 2706/39. H0273/41 27.1.41 DW IN 533605N, 002050E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 179/41. H01624/44 14.6.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 5FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER). - NM 1213/44. H0163/39 14.7.47 DISPERSED TO 45FT IN 533606N, 002054E. (C-IN-C NORE 29.6.47) H0163/39 14.7.48 CLEAR AT 39 FT, FOUL AT 40FT. SCOUR 8FT. POSN 533603N, 002037E. (SO HMSMLS 29.6.48). H0163/39 7.6.49 NO TRACE FOUND. CONSIDERED PROBABLY DISPERSED. (C-IN-C NORE 26.5.49) H0163/39 1.9.49 LOCATED BY E/S. LEAST DEPTH 44FT. SCOUR 52FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 45FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 43FT [MLWS]. TIDE READINGS GRIMSBY. POSN 533605N, 002050E, FIXED BY DECCA. TRACING HELD. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER JULY 1949). CHART AS WK 7FMS. - NM 1764/49. H6450/68 5.12.68 LOCATED 28.5.68 IN 533606N, 002040E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S OVER WK 45FT. GENERAL E/S DEPTH 48FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR BY E/S 55FT [LAT]. WK LIES IN OWN SCOUR AND BANK ECHOES PREDOMINATE. (HMS EGERIA, HI 39/68). BR STD. H4601/68 15.8.72 LOCATED IN 533608.1N 002043E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH, BY DIVER, SONAR & E/S, 12.45MTRS. (HMS NURTON & SO ISS 8.8.72). NC 109. H2395/73 9.1.74 LOCATED IN 533605N, 002042E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 14.6MTRS. SCOUR 17.0MTRS [LAT]. FLAT SEABED. WK FOUND LYING IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA, K6826/2). RETAIN HMS NURTON'S POSN AND DEPTH. NCA. 6.8.01 RECORD REVIEWED. INCORRECT DEPTH QUALITY APPLIED. NOT SWEPT. AMEND TO WK 12.4MTRS. BR STD. 4.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5336.092N, 0020.625E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.12 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. LENGTH 71MRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 1.38MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS E. WELL BROKEN, POSSIBLY PARTLY BURIED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). DEBRIS WITH SCOUR HOLE AT EACH END. AMEND WK 14.1 IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY AKT GES. 'NEPTUN'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. SUNK BY MINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR TYNE & SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B GEFION. 6 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BOWS E, SCOUR AT BOTH ENDS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 36.092 N,0 20.625 E
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FAQ

Where is the B O BORJESSON wreck located?

The B O BORJESSON wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.092 N,0 20.625 E.

How deep is the B O BORJESSON and where exactly is it located?

The B O BORJESSON lies at a depth of about 14.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.092 N,0 20.625 E.

How deep is the seabed around the B O BORJESSON?

The seabed around the B O BORJESSON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the B O BORJESSON sink?

The B O BORJESSON sank on Nov 19, 1939.

When was the wreck of the B O BORJESSON discovered?

The wreck of the B O BORJESSON was discovered in 1939.

What country did the B O BORJESSON belong to?

The B O BORJESSON belonged to SE.

What cargo was the B O BORJESSON carrying?

The B O BORJESSON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the B O BORJESSON?

The B O BORJESSON had a tonnage of 1586 tons.

What type of wreck is the B O BORJESSON?

The B O BORJESSON is classified as a steam ship.

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