Tuborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tuborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.615 N,4 39.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.676917
  • Longitude: -4.661683
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUBORG
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 34
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2056
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4514/76 21.5.79 H4514/76 21.5.79 WK LOCATED IN 494042N, 043936W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. (T ALLEN, 14.10.78). CHART AS WK 73.0MTRS. BR STD. H3823/78 28.4.82 H3823/78 28.4.82 DEFINITE WK IN 494042N, 043936W [OGB] USING DECCA. REGULARLY FISHED. (E GILES, 27.4.82). NCA. HH226/350/02 9.1.91 HH226/350/02 9.1.91 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN NOV '90. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIG DTD 19.12.90). AMEND TO WK 67.0MTRS. - NM 232/91. HH090/497/01 18.1.91 HH090/497/01 18.1.91 EXAM'D 6.12.90 IN 494036.7N, 043940.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX AND TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LIES 160/340DEGS. LARGE WK WITH CONSIDERABLE WRECKAGE LYING ON ITS SW SIDE AND HIGH POINT AT SE END. LEAST DEPTH OVER MAIN BODY OF WK 76MTRS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 497). RETAIN WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 16.6.05 HH100/351/22 16.6.05 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS TUBORG BY THE BELL. UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. LOW TO SEABED, BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. LIES AS A CLASSIC SS SKELETON TO THE SEABED. ALL MACHINERY OBVIOUS. RISES A LITTLE AT THE STERN, WHICH IS TWISTED. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 29.9.04 IN 4940.615N, 0439.701W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.4 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 136/316 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 74MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN DENMARK IN 1915. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LISBON.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, SKELETAL REMAINS WITH MACHINERY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 40.615 N,4 39.701 W
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FAQ

Where is the TUBORG wreck located?

The TUBORG wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.615 N,4 39.701 W.

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

The TUBORG lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.615 N,4 39.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUBORG?

The seabed around the TUBORG lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the TUBORG sink?

The TUBORG sank on Jan 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TUBORG discovered?

The wreck of the TUBORG was discovered in 1915.

What cargo was the TUBORG carrying?

The TUBORG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TUBORG?

The TUBORG had a tonnage of 2056 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUBORG?

The TUBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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