Finnborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Finnborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.288 N,2 15.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.954800
  • Longitude: -2.264883
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FINNBORG
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 95.1 m
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 14.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2450
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1948
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03504/51 13.9.51 H03504/51 13.9.51 FAIRLY LARGE, BARNACLE-COVERED WK, WITHOUT FUNNEL OR DAVITS, LOCATED IN 495706N, 021548W DURING THE SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. LENGTH 270-300FT. HEIGHT 34-42FT. ORIENTATED 090/270DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 8.8.78 8.8.78 AMEND TO USC 55MTRS. NE 2454. 29.1.80 29.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 40MTRS ON FR 878 [1979 EDN]. - NM 968/80. SHOWN AS USC 55MTRS ON FR 5085 [1980 EDN]. NCA. HH090/496/01 12.10.90 HH090/496/01 12.10.90 EXAM'D 29.6.90 IN 495717.3N, 021553.6W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.6MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 090/270DEGS, APPARENTLY WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MASTS INTACT. THE W EXTREMITY APPEARS TO HAVE PARTLY BROKEN AWAY - PERHAPS DUE TO COLLISION DAMAGE. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/12 27.9.96 HH100/351/12 27.9.96 WRECK IS UPRIGHT, BOW CRUMPLED AND BRIDGE AREA THROWN FORWARD ONTO DECK. ONE HOLD IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND BRIDGE - BOTH EMPTY. PART OF STERN BROKEN OFF A FEW YARDS AWAY. TWO BELLS RECOVERED WITHOUT NAMES. IDENTIFIED FROM CROCKERY MARKED: 'J A ZACHARIASSON & CO, NYSTAD'. (A DUNSTER).
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'SOUTHFORT'. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOW CRUMPLED

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FAQ

Where is the FINNBORG wreck located?

The FINNBORG wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.288 N,2 15.893 W.

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

The FINNBORG lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.288 N,2 15.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FINNBORG?

The seabed around the FINNBORG lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the FINNBORG sink?

The FINNBORG sank on Jun 13, 1948.

When was the wreck of the FINNBORG discovered?

The wreck of the FINNBORG was discovered in 1951.

What country did the FINNBORG belong to?

The FINNBORG belonged to FI.

What cargo was the FINNBORG carrying?

The FINNBORG was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the FINNBORG?

The FINNBORG had a tonnage of 2450 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINNBORG?

The FINNBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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