Borg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 37.038 N,5 7.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.617300
  • Longitude: -5.117683
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 12.6.18 SUNK IN 493700N, 050700W. (IDSA SNO PENZANCE, DOCKET M28773). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 13.6.18 SUNK IN 493700N, 050700W. (BOT WR9/1505, DOCKET M28978). 15.6.18 SUNK IN 493700N, 050700W. (IDAC1 SNO PENZANCE, DOCKET M29121). 16.6.18 SUNK IN 493700N, 050700W. (IDAC SNO PENZANCE, DOCKET M29168). 17.6.18 SUNK IN 493700N, 050700W. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT, DOCKET M011224). SUNK IN POSN 20M SW BY S FROM THE LIZARD. (BMBS). 11.6.18 SUNK IN 493800N, 052000W. (NC DEVONPORT). 20.9.72 TORPEDOED 20M SW BY S OF THE LIZARD. (DODS). H3895/74 2.12.74 'BORG' MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN 493759N, 051812W [SEE 22109]. NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS HECATE, H525 NO 16/74, 8.8.74). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-103 WHILE ON PASSAGE BILBAO TO JARROW. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). BUILT IN 1888 BY J BLUMER & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRNS, NOBLE & CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN 20M SW BY S OF THE LIZARD. 24 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BORG wreck located?

The BORG wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.038 N,5 7.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORG?

The seabed around the BORG lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the BORG sink?

The BORG sank on Jun 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BORG discovered?

The wreck of the BORG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BORG belong to?

The BORG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BORG carrying?

The BORG was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BORG?

The BORG had a tonnage of 2111 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORG?

The BORG is classified as a steam ship.

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