Border Knight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Border knight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.003 N,5 7.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.966717
  • Longitude: -5.127700
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORDER KNIGHT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3724
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 495730N, 050630W. HEIGHT 40FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H113/45 25.3.45 CONTACT IN 495727N, 050710W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). CONTACT IN 495730N, 050706W. (AUBD301/69). CONTACT IN 495600N, 050448W. (AUBD301/71). H2979/74 14.5.74 LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER IN 495758N, 050736W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 17.4.74). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/12 26.3.97 IDENTIFIED AS THE WRECK OF THE 'BORDER KNIGHT' BY THE RECOVERY OF ITS BELL. (G J POUND). SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 3M OFF BLACK HEAD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO BARRY. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1899 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW, WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-17 WHILST EN-ROUTE LONDON TO BARRY. 1 LIFE LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BORDER KNIGHT wreck located?

The BORDER KNIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.003 N,5 7.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORDER KNIGHT?

The seabed around the BORDER KNIGHT lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the BORDER KNIGHT sink?

The BORDER KNIGHT sank on Nov 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BORDER KNIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the BORDER KNIGHT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BORDER KNIGHT belong to?

The BORDER KNIGHT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BORDER KNIGHT carrying?

The BORDER KNIGHT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BORDER KNIGHT?

The BORDER KNIGHT had a tonnage of 3724 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORDER KNIGHT?

The BORDER KNIGHT is classified as a steam ship.

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