Boreas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Boreas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 49.06 N,10 37.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.817667
  • Longitude: 10.618833
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BOREAS
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1271/72 29.8.72 PLEASURE CRAFT SUNK IN 544906N, 103712E WITH MAST SHOWING. WK BUOY WITH G FLAG APPROX 50MTRS SW & RED BALL ON WK. (COPENHAGEN NM 995(T)/72) NCA YET. H3516/72 18.12.72 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 10MTRS. WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 1325/72) NE 2116.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK APPROX 3M OFF BAGENKOP, LANGELAND FOLLOWING FIRE. (LLOYDS 209/139)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 49.06 N,10 37.13 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOREAS wreck located?

The BOREAS wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.06 N,10 37.13 E.

How deep is the BOREAS and where exactly is it located?

The BOREAS lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.06 N,10 37.13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOREAS?

The seabed around the BOREAS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the BOREAS sink?

The BOREAS sank on Jul 26, 1972.

When was the wreck of the BOREAS discovered?

The wreck of the BOREAS was discovered in 1972.

What type of wreck is the BOREAS?

The BOREAS is classified as a yacht.