Lake Borgne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lake borgne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 26.279 N,4 50.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.437983
  • Longitude: -4.848167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAKE BORGNE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 2800
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H1690/19 11.7.19 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 482616N, 045048W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. NE 2694. 14.4.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 482620N, 045045W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287. NC 3345. 19.8.77 WK IN 482619N, 045056W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). NCA. 2.5.84 ABOVE INFO CONFIRMED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584052). H1271/85 12.8.86 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 482617.5N, 045104W ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. H3774/81 14.10.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 482620N, 045048W [EUR]. (BREST NM 88 38 31). BR STD. 23.5.90 AMERICAN SS 'LAKE BORGNE', 2800TONS, SUNK 21.10.1918, IN 482620.4N, 045047.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. DW IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14584052). INS AS DW PA. 5.6.90 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7122 [ADOPTION]. NC 3345. 24.6.92 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7149 [1990 EDN]. 24.9.97 SHOWN IN 482620.5N, 045048W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7122 [1997 EDN]. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4826.279N, 0450.890W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the LAKE BORGNE wreck located?

The LAKE BORGNE wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.279 N,4 50.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAKE BORGNE?

The seabed around the LAKE BORGNE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LAKE BORGNE sink?

The LAKE BORGNE sank on Oct 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LAKE BORGNE discovered?

The wreck of the LAKE BORGNE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the LAKE BORGNE belong to?

The LAKE BORGNE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the LAKE BORGNE?

The LAKE BORGNE had a tonnage of 2800 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAKE BORGNE?

The LAKE BORGNE is classified as a steam ship.

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