Borthwick Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borthwick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.133 N,3 21.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.752217
  • Longitude: 3.363667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORTHWICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1097
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2001

Surveying Details

H0307/40 16.3.40 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 514432N, 032200E. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 718/40. H0307/40 26.7.40 CHART AS DW PA IN 514432N, 032200E. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 1851/40. H6314/50 2.2.51 NOW NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 514511N, 032154E. (HAGUE NM 208/2952/50). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 153/51. H883/52 16.4.52 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 204. H883/52 2.7.54 SHOWN IN 514511N, 032152E ON NETHERLANDS 204. NE 110. 15.5.89 UNCHANGED ON NETHERLANDS 1349 [1984 EDN]. 27.6.89 SHOWN AS F. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 110 [MAR '86 EDN]. 27.6.89 WK DIVED ON IN 514529N, 052217E. ARMED VESSEL, BRITISH MADE GUN FOUND. (P P KEYSER, TELECON 22.6.89). 24.10.90 SHOWN AS FOUL ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [JUN '90 EDN]. 21.11.01 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [NOV '01 EDN CO-PRODUCTION NOV'01]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 110.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the BORTHWICK wreck located?

The BORTHWICK wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.133 N,3 21.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BORTHWICK?

The seabed around the BORTHWICK lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BORTHWICK sink?

The BORTHWICK sank on Mar 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BORTHWICK discovered?

The wreck of the BORTHWICK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BORTHWICK belong to?

The BORTHWICK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BORTHWICK?

The BORTHWICK had a tonnage of 1097 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORTHWICK?

The BORTHWICK is classified as a steam ship.

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