Borgland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borgland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 50 N,14 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.833333
  • Longitude: -14.000000
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 3636
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553500N, 133300W. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN 555000N, 140000W. POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL AGREES. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-47. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BORGLAND wreck located?

The BORGLAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 50 N,14 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGLAND?

The seabed around the BORGLAND lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the BORGLAND sink?

The BORGLAND sank on Feb 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BORGLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BORGLAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BORGLAND belong to?

The BORGLAND belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BORGLAND?

The BORGLAND had a tonnage of 3636 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGLAND?

The BORGLAND is classified as a motor vessel.