Nordborg (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nordborg (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 37.555 N,1 55.503 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.625917
  • Longitude: 1.925050
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDBORG (POSSIBLY)
Flag DK
Length 41.5 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1932
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 080.0,,002.5,180
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2002

Surveying Details

H7090/32 11.10.32 POSN 523342N, 015720E. (CG CROMER). H7090/32 16.10.32 THOUGH ORIGINALLY BUOYED, WRECK COULD NOT BE LOCATED BY THV ARGUS ON 4.10.32. PRESUMED TO HAVE HAD RESIDUAL BUOYANCY AND FLOATED AWAY. (TH, 13.10.32). CINC HOME FLEET REQUESTED TO USE UNITS OF HOME FLEET TO SEARCH AS CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. SEARCH UNSUCCESSFUL. NCA. 1951 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT 1951). H1942/80 3.9.82 LOCATED 26.2.82 IN 523701N, 015538E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.6 IN GEN DEPTH 35.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 40.8MTRS, BEAM 8.7MTRS. LYING 120/300 DEGS. UPRIGHT, WITH BOWS SE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 31.12.14 EXAM'D 24.7.14 IN 5237.555N, 0155.503E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.58 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 80MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1921 BY I KOEFOED, FAXE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E C HANSEN. A SV WITH AUXILLARY SCREW. PASSAGE GUERNSEY FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 37.555 N,1 55.503 E.

How deep is the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 52 37.555 N,1 55.503 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1932.

When was the wreck of the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1932.

What country did the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORDBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The NORDBORG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 349 tons.

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