Bore Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Bore Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
32 54.4 N,13 11.7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BORE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | PA |
| Length | 95.6 m |
| Width | 13.9 m |
| Draught | 6.4 |
| Tonnage | 2471 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | cement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.10.77 REPORTED SUNK 9.1977 IN TRIPOLI HARBOUR FOLLOWING EXPLOSION & FIRE ON 23.5.75. NO DECISION ON SALVAGE YET. (LL 230). POSN 325424N, 131142E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.1.78 STILL SUNK IN HBR. (LL 231). NCA. H3888/68 9.11.78 AREA CLEARED. (SIR BRUCE WHITE, WOLFE BERRY & PARTNERS). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 10, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
23.5.75 BUILT IN 1955 BY OSKARSHAMNS VARV A/B, OSKARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IVORY COAST SHIPPING CO. SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DUE TO A FIRE & EXPLOSION IN HER BOILER-ROOM ON 23.5.75. DECLARED CTL. REMAINED ANCHORED IN TRIPOLI HARBOUR UNTIL SINKING IN 9.1977. REFLOATED EARLY 1980 & TOWED 15M OUT TO SEA & SCUTTLED. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
32 54.4 N,13 11.7 E
Bore on Wreck Map
Bore Wreck on Google Map
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