Bornu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bornu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 27.145 N,5 45.888 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.452417
  • Longitude: -5.764800
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 113 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORNU
Type freighter
Flag GB
Length 107.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3529
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1916
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H1271/80 9.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482710N, 054550W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. 16.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS IN 482712N, 054548W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985. NC 2643. 23.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN] & FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585128. NC 2644. 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS IN 482712N, 054548W [EUR] ON NC 2644 [1989 EDN]. SEP 2007/000004861 26.2.07 WK USC PD 90MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. AMEND TO PD. BR STD. 4.3.09 SHOWN IN 4827.140N, 0545.890W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009/000084718 10.12.09 SHOWN IN 4827.145N, 0545.888W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1899 BY VICKERS SONS & MAXIM, OWNED BY BRITISH & AFRICAN S N CO AT THE TIME OF LOSS. FOUNDERED 25M W OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR THE W COAST OF AFRICA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BORNU wreck located?

The BORNU wreck is located at coordinates 48 27.145 N,5 45.888 W.

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

The BORNU lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 27.145 N,5 45.888 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORNU?

The seabed around the BORNU lies at approximately 113 meters deep.

When did the BORNU sink?

The BORNU sank on Oct 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BORNU discovered?

The wreck of the BORNU was discovered in 1980.

What country did the BORNU belong to?

The BORNU belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BORNU?

The BORNU had a tonnage of 3529 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORNU?

The BORNU is classified as a freighter.

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