Tankborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tankborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
60 14.35 N,18 41.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.239167
  • Longitude: 18.693333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TANKBORG
Type tanker
Flag SE
Length 53.9 m
Width 9 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 652
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1955
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G LT BUOY, FL.G.2S & G SPAR BUOY WITH G FLAG ABOUT 70MTRS SW
Surveying Details H6437/55 15.11.55 SWEDISH TANKER TANKBORG SUNK IN 601421N, 184136E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, FL.G.2S & G SPAR BUOY WITH G FLAG ABOUT 70MTRS SW OF WK. POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE BEING INVESTIGATED. (LL, 19.10.55 & SWEDISH TNM 1963/55) NCA YET. H6437/55 29.11.55 WK SALVAGED & BUOYS REMOVED. (SWEDISH NM 2004/55) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

19.10.55 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B RAGNE, SANK AFTER STRIKING A ROCK NEAR OREGRUND. (LL, 19.10.55)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 14.35 N,18 41.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the TANKBORG wreck located?

The TANKBORG wreck is located at coordinates 60 14.35 N,18 41.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANKBORG?

The seabed around the TANKBORG lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TANKBORG sink?

The TANKBORG sank on Oct 17, 1955.

When was the wreck of the TANKBORG discovered?

The wreck of the TANKBORG was discovered in 1955.

What country did the TANKBORG belong to?

The TANKBORG belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the TANKBORG?

The TANKBORG had a tonnage of 652 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANKBORG?

The TANKBORG is classified as a tanker.