Borderer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borderer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.942 N,0 17.898 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.965700
  • Longitude: 0.298300
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORDERER
Type torpedo boat
Length 14.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1982
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4087/78 5.11.82 YACHT, EX MTB, SUNK 1.5M W OF ROARING MIDDLE BUOY IN 20FT WATER. SEARCH BY BOSTON HBR AUTH WITH ECHO & SWEEP/GRAPNEL, COULD NOT FIND THE VESSEL, THEREFORE RESPONSIBILITY TH HARWICH. THEY INTEND NO ACTION. (TELEX, 5.11.82). NCA. POSN 525755.2N, 001800E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H4087/78 23.11.82 NOT LOCATED IN DEPTHS AS CHARTED. COULD HAVE MOVED WITH TIDE TOWARD LYNN WELL. (BOSTON PA, NM 31/82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

CONVERTED WOODEN MTB, TWIN SHAFT & PETROL ENGINE. UNDER TOW OF HUNSTANTON LIFEBOAT AFTER BREAKING DOWN OFFSHORE. VESSEL STARTED TAKING IN WATER & SETTLING BY THE STERN & WAS ALLOWED TO FOUNDER OFF LYNN KNOCK, 1.5M W OF ROARING MIDDLE LT FLOAT. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the BORDERER wreck located?

The BORDERER wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.942 N,0 17.898 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BORDERER?

The seabed around the BORDERER lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BORDERER sink?

The BORDERER sank on Nov 1, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BORDERER discovered?

The wreck of the BORDERER was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the BORDERER?

The BORDERER is classified as a torpedo boat.

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