Borba Gato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borba gato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 2 S,54 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.033333
  • Longitude: -54.883333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name BORBA GATO
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 68 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1149
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.7.69 REPORTED RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF ISLA LOBOS, PUNTA DEL ESTE. (LL OCT 1967). POSN 350200S, 545300W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.7.10 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3703 [EDN 1 DTD 24.10.02, REPRO OF URUGUAY 31]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY J.LAMONT & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMERCIO, INDUSTRIO E NAVEGACAO BANDEIRANTES, SA (CINABA). RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF ISLA LOBOS, PUNTA DEL ESTE. ABANDONED BY HER 20 MAN CREW AND DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BORBA GATO wreck located?

The BORBA GATO wreck is located at coordinates 35 2 S,54 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORBA GATO?

The seabed around the BORBA GATO lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BORBA GATO sink?

The BORBA GATO sank on Oct 8, 1967.

When was the wreck of the BORBA GATO discovered?

The wreck of the BORBA GATO was discovered in 1967.

What country did the BORBA GATO belong to?

The BORBA GATO belonged to BR.

What cargo was the BORBA GATO carrying?

The BORBA GATO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the BORBA GATO?

The BORBA GATO had a tonnage of 1149 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORBA GATO?

The BORBA GATO is classified as a steam ship.

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