Bora Isik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bora isik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 41 N,58 43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.683333
  • Longitude: -58.716667
Water Depth 4900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORA ISIK
Type carrier
Flag TR
Length 118.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/87 18.3.87 LAST REPORTED IN 394100N, 584300W. (LL 14,16 & 17.2.87). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972 BY SA JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER DURING ROUGH WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE IZMIR FOR BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARTIN DENIZ NAKLIYAT AS. 3 MEN LOST, 25 SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BORA ISIK wreck located?

The BORA ISIK wreck is located at coordinates 39 41 N,58 43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORA ISIK?

The seabed around the BORA ISIK lies at approximately 4900 meters deep.

When did the BORA ISIK sink?

The BORA ISIK sank on Feb 13, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BORA ISIK discovered?

The wreck of the BORA ISIK was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BORA ISIK belong to?

The BORA ISIK belonged to TR.

What cargo was the BORA ISIK carrying?

The BORA ISIK was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the BORA ISIK?

The BORA ISIK had a tonnage of 5174 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORA ISIK?

The BORA ISIK is classified as a carrier.

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