Borda Berri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borda berri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 39.3 N,21 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.655000
  • Longitude: 21.300000
Water Depth 370 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORDA BERRI
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 48.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 465
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4043/80 25.8.87 SANK IN 703918N, 211800E APPROX. (LL, 5.8.87). NCA, PLOTS IN 370MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

22.7.87 REPORTED EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE OFF BEAR ISLAND. FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND VESSEL TAKEN IN TOW BY M TRAWLER GUERNIKA'KO ARBOLA BUT LATER SANK. 2 OF 22 CREW LOST. (LL, 22.7.87).

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FAQ

Where is the BORDA BERRI wreck located?

The BORDA BERRI wreck is located at coordinates 70 39.3 N,21 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BORDA BERRI?

The seabed around the BORDA BERRI lies at approximately 370 meters deep.

When did the BORDA BERRI sink?

The BORDA BERRI sank on Jul 10, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BORDA BERRI discovered?

The wreck of the BORDA BERRI was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BORDA BERRI belong to?

The BORDA BERRI belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the BORDA BERRI?

The BORDA BERRI had a tonnage of 465 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORDA BERRI?

The BORDA BERRI is classified as a trawler.

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