Bornnriff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bornnriff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.253 N,6 6.902 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.670883
  • Longitude: 6.115033
Wreck Depth 23.81 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORNNRIFF
Type fishing vessel
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

HH2062/71 22.6.73 WK 16.0 MTRS EXISTS IN POSN 534020N 060659E WITH G CAN BUOY TOPMARK CONES APEX TO APEX QKFLG,RAFL CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM1574/73). - NM1305/73. HH2062/71 2.10.73 AMENDED TO WK 8FM 4FT (WRONGLY CONVERTED) ON 2593 & 3761 BY NM1976/73. 9.11.77 AMENDED TO SW 14.5 MTRS. (HAGUE NM 3075/77). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 5FT ON NE 1405, & ON 3761 & 2593 BY NC2. HH3968/76 18.10.78 WK BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NM 3039/78). - NM2544/78. HH3966/76 19.10.78 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 3855/78). HH3968/76 16.5.83 AMENDED TO SW 7FMS 5FT ON 2593 (MISSED SCALE) BY NM1671/83. 14.1.87 SW 16.0 MTRS SHOWN ON NETH 1352 (1982). AMEND TO SW 8.4FMS. NE 3761. 8.6.87 SHOWN AS SW 16MTRS ON NC 3761. HH328/460/02 30.10.96 NOW SW 22.4MTRS IN 534018N, 060700E. (GERMAN NM 42/(21)50/96). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. BR STD. 1.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS ON BA 1633 [NETHERLANDS/BA CO-PUBLISHED CHART OCT' 05]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000022474 1.5.07 WK 22MTRS IN 5340.25N, 0606.94E [WGD] SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1812.8 [07 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 7.4.11 SHOWN IN 5340.258N, 0606.908E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].

Circumstances of loss

17.5.73 DUTCH MFV BORNRIF (ZK44) SUNK & REPORTED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN POSN 534021N 060659E (LLOYDS 212)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 40.253 N,6 6.902 E
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FAQ

Where is the BORNNRIFF wreck located?

The BORNNRIFF wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.253 N,6 6.902 E.

How deep is the BORNNRIFF and where exactly is it located?

The BORNNRIFF lies at a depth of about 23.81 meters and is located at coordinates 53 40.253 N,6 6.902 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BORNNRIFF?

The seabed around the BORNNRIFF lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the BORNNRIFF sink?

The BORNNRIFF sank on May 16, 1973.

When was the wreck of the BORNNRIFF discovered?

The wreck of the BORNNRIFF was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BORNNRIFF belong to?

The BORNNRIFF belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the BORNNRIFF?

The BORNNRIFF is classified as a fishing vessel.

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