Hms Borneo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms borneo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.927 N,0 13.162 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.632117
  • Longitude: 0.219367
Wreck Depth 34.08 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS BORNEO
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 20
Tonnage 211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,17,6
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 20.11.08 DIVED IN 5037.930N, 0013.170E [WGD]. LIES IN 44MTRS STANDS APPROX 4MTRS HIGH. TRAWL NET WITH BUOYS ATTACHED GIVES IMPRESSION THAT WK STANDS 8MTRS OFF SEABED. LENGTH +30MTRS, BOWS N, SINGLE LARGE BOILER, ENGINE NOT SEEN. BREAK BEHIND THE BOILER WITH DEBRIS FIELD STRETCHING OUT. COULD BE 'PLODDER'. LIES ALONGSIDE SYLVIA MARTIN. (J SMITH, EMAILS DTD 11.11.08 & 19.11.08). COVERED BY WKS 37MTRS NEARBY. SEE [20398] & [20490]. 29.12.09 DIVED SUMMER 2009. FOUND TO BE THE REMAINS OF A TRAWLER. SINGLE BOILER WITH WINCH SPANNING THE OPEN DECK. BOW HAS NO FORECASTLE & HAS A SMALL SQUARE SIGHLIGHT. THE AREA BEHIND THE BOILER IS BADLY BROKEN, WHICH SUGGESTS AN EXPLOSION. DESCRIPTION FITS THAT OF THE 'BORNEO', WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY EITHER A MINE OR TORPEDO. SEE ALSO [20466]. (J SMITH, EMAIL DTD 24.12.09 & DIVER MAGAZINE, 12.2009 EDN). NCA. 2.2.11 CONFIRMED AS 'BORNEO' FROM GENERAL CONFIGURATION. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 2.2010 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2015/000083466 5.2.16 EXAM'D 16.07.15 IN 5037.927N, 0013.162E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40.08MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 36MTRS, HT 4MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY WELLINGTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY GRANT & BAKER STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AN AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL IN 1915. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WK ID [20490] Considered part of HMS BORNEO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 37.927 N,0 13.162 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS BORNEO wreck located?

The HMS BORNEO wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.927 N,0 13.162 E.

How deep is the HMS BORNEO and where exactly is it located?

The HMS BORNEO lies at a depth of about 34.08 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.927 N,0 13.162 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS BORNEO?

The seabed around the HMS BORNEO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS BORNEO sink?

The HMS BORNEO sank on Jun 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS BORNEO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS BORNEO was discovered in 2008.

What country did the HMS BORNEO belong to?

The HMS BORNEO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS BORNEO carrying?

The HMS BORNEO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS BORNEO?

The HMS BORNEO had a tonnage of 211 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS BORNEO?

The HMS BORNEO is classified as a trawler.

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