Bore Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bore iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 30.997 N,1 18.878 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.516617
  • Longitude: -1.314633
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORE III
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Tonnage 1168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1951
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2017

Surveying Details

H3666/51 3.7.51 DW IN 453101N, 011904W. (PARIS NM 51 21 17). - NM 1199/51. 17.7.51 SANK 206DEGS, 12M FROM POINTE DE LA COUBRE LTHO. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD, 10.7.51). 30.8.79 SHOWN AS WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 453104N 011857W ON FRENCH 6788. INS AS WK USC 11FMS. NE 2910. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS DW IN 453106N, 011848W ON FRENCH 6788 [1980 EDN]. NE 2910. 1.2.84 SHOWN IN 453103.6N, 011848W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 2.2.84 WK OF LARGE MERCHANT CARGO SHIP 'BORE III' IN 453103.6N, 011848W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551117). NC 2910. 20.6.03 SHOWN IN 4530.997N, 0118.878W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3057.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the BORE III wreck located?

The BORE III wreck is located at coordinates 45 30.997 N,1 18.878 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORE III?

The seabed around the BORE III lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the BORE III sink?

The BORE III sank on May 3, 1951.

When was the wreck of the BORE III discovered?

The wreck of the BORE III was discovered in 1951.

What country did the BORE III belong to?

The BORE III belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the BORE III?

The BORE III had a tonnage of 1168 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORE III?

The BORE III is classified as a steam ship.

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