Borgsten (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borgsten (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.325 N,1 22.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.188750
  • Longitude: -1.379450
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGSTEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 104
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 28
Tonnage 1718
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

1917 REPD SUNK IN 501200N, 012300W, APPROX.. H2537/28 20.8.28 WK IN 501200N, 012300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 11.8.77 SHOWN AS USCPA 36MTRS IN 501200N, 012300W ON FRENCH CHART. NC 2450. 22.1.80 22.1.80 NOW SHOWN AS NDWPA ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 1.2.90 1.2.90 SHOWN AS USCPD 36MTRS IN 501200N, 012254W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. NOT SHOWN IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. NCA. HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 17.5.93 IN 501120N, 012248W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79.7 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 104MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 028/208DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. HH090/588/01 27.6.94 HH090/588/01 27.6.94 POSN AMENDED TO 501119.5N, 012246W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH AMENDED TO 82MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. 13.11.98 13.11.98 [EUR] POSN: 501122.5N, 012241.5W. NC 2613. 21.2.07 21.2.07 THIS IS AN UNIDENTIFIED U-BOAT. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES BORGA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 152 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE ROUEN TO NEWPORT. TOEPEDOED BY UC-64.

General Comments

?THIS IS A U BOAT (D C WENDES)

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FAQ

Where is the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.325 N,1 22.767 W.

How deep is the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.325 N,1 22.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY)?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1718 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGSTEN (PROBABLY)?

The BORGSTEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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