Visborg (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Visborg (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.893 N,3 23.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.014883
  • Longitude: -3.396650
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VISBORG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK 14M SE OF START POINT. (NS MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). GIVES APPROX POSN 500300N, 032300W. H1310/85/17 11.6.85 WK LOCATED IN 500050N, 032345W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C WILLIAMS, CHART LOANED 6.6.85). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2325/85 25.11.85 WK LOCATED 19.9.85 IN 500050N, 032345W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. FLAT SEABED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 292). AMEND TO WK 62MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/14/19 15.4.99 LOCATED IN 5000.859N, 0323.727W [OGB] USING DGPS. WK KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'GEORGE'S WK'. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.3.99). BR STD. HH090/912/01 8.2.01 EXAM'D 3.8.00 IN 5000.893N, 0223.799W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.3 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. OVERALL LENGTH 67MTRS, OVERALL WIDTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. UPRIGHT AND BROKEN IN TWO WITH BOW DISCONNECTED. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3. ?NETTED. SEDIMENT BUILD-UP AROUND WK. (GARDLINE, HI 912). MAIN PORTION LIES 170/350 DEGS, BOW LIES 040/220 DEGS. AMEND TO WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-NIVINGSTON, EX-NEWCASTLE. BUILT IN 1885 BY C S SWAN & HUNTER LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S VISBORG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 147NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CHERBOURG. SUNK BY UB-19. (STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW BROKEN OFF, SUPERSTRUCTURE, ?NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.893 N,3 23.799 W.

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

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.893 N,3 23.799 W.

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

The seabed around the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1916.

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

The wreck of the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VISBORG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VISBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1311 tons.

What type of wreck is the VISBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The VISBORG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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