Borea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 30 N,10 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.500000
  • Longitude: -10.000000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOREA
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4949/87 1.12.87 SANK 72 MILES OFF MONROVIA. (LL 11.11.87). POSN 053000N, 100000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY KALMAR VARV A/B, KALMAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAVITA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE MONROVIA FOR ABIDJAN. WAS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED DURING HEAVY WEATHER. SANK DURING ATTEMPTS TO TOW HER TO SAFETY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BOREA wreck located?

The BOREA wreck is located at coordinates 5 30 N,10 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOREA?

The seabed around the BOREA lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the BOREA sink?

The BOREA sank on Sep 15, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BOREA discovered?

The wreck of the BOREA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BOREA belong to?

The BOREA belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the BOREA?

The BOREA had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOREA?

The BOREA is classified as a tanker.

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