Borg (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Borg (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 38.022 N,5 18.26 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 85 m |
| Water Depth | 93 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BORG (POSSIBLY) |
| 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 | 1980 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | H3895/74 2.12.74 WK LOCATED 12.9.73 IN 493759N, 051812W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 85 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 16/74). - NM 169/75. H1310/80 14.5.80 FF REPD IN 493800N, 051815W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, DTD 20.4.80). HH090/497/02 25.10.91 NOT FOUND DURING AREA OR DISPROVING SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 497). NCA. 19.7.07 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 19.7.07 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 300 YARDS. (D BRYDON, LTR DTD 17.7.07). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 19, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1888 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRNS, NOBLE & CO. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR JARROW. TORPEDOED BY UB-103. 24 LIVES LOST. (DODS, LLWW1, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).
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