Bore Iii Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Bore iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 30.997 N,1 18.878 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.516617
- Longitude: -1.314633
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BORE III |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FI |
| Tonnage |
1168 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 3, 1951
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1951 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 11, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The BORE III is a confirmed shipwreck located off the Atlantic coast of France, near the Gironde Estuary and the Pointe de la Coubre lighthouse. The wreck of this large merchant cargo ship is situated at the precise coordinates 45 30.997 N, 1 18.878 W. Historical records indicate the vessel sank in July 1951, and subsequent hydrographic surveys have updated the wreck's position and status over the decades. The site is cataloged in international nautical charts, with the most recent survey data confirming its location at 45 30.997 N, 01 18.878 W. This underwater obstruction sits in an area with a general depth of approximately 21 meters. The site is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and recorded in French maritime wreck archives.
Surveying Details
H3666/51 3.7.51 DW IN 453101N, 011904W. (PARIS NM 51 21 17). - NM 1199/51. 17.7.51 SANK 206DEGS, 12M FROM POINTE DE LA COUBRE LTHO. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD, 10.7.51). 30.8.79 SHOWN AS WK, COVERED BY MORE THAN 20MTRS, IN 453104N 011857W ON FRENCH 6788. INS AS WK USC 11FMS. NE 2910. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS DW IN 453106N, 011848W ON FRENCH 6788 [1980 EDN]. NE 2910. 1.2.84 SHOWN IN 453103.6N, 011848W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 2.2.84 WK OF LARGE MERCHANT CARGO SHIP 'BORE III' IN 453103.6N, 011848W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551117). NC 2910. 20.6.03 SHOWN IN 4530.997N, 0118.878W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3057.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
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45 30.997 N,1 18.878 W
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FAQ
Where is the BORE III wreck located?
The BORE III wreck is located at coordinates 45 30.997 N,1 18.878 W.
How deep is the seabed around the BORE III?
The seabed around the BORE III lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the BORE III sink?
The BORE III sank on May 3, 1951.
When was the wreck of the BORE III discovered?
The wreck of the BORE III was discovered in 1951.
What country did the BORE III belong to?
The BORE III belonged to FI.
What was the tonnage of the BORE III?
The BORE III had a tonnage of 1168 tons.
What type of wreck is the BORE III?
The BORE III is classified as a steam ship.