Borgny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borgny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 36.535 N,1 36.517 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.608917
  • Longitude: -1.608617
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGNY
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.3.18 SANK 3.5 TO 4 MILES S BY W FROM THE NEEDLES LT HO, OR 503600N, 013500W, APPROX. (AP REPORT, PORTSMOUTH). NCA. HH100/351/08 16.2.94 WK OF BORGNY REPORTED IN 503630N, 013626W. (J WELCH, WK LIST). NCA YET. SEE [19014]. AMENDED DEAD. NCA. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). WAS ON PASSAGE NEWPORT TO ROUEN. (NO REFERENCE TO THIS VESSEL IN DER KRIEG ZUR SEE!)

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FAQ

Where is the BORGNY wreck located?

The BORGNY wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.535 N,1 36.517 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGNY?

The seabed around the BORGNY lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BORGNY sink?

The BORGNY sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BORGNY discovered?

The wreck of the BORGNY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BORGNY belong to?

The BORGNY belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BORGNY carrying?

The BORGNY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BORGNY?

The BORGNY had a tonnage of 1149 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGNY?

The BORGNY is classified as a steam ship.