Borga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Borga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40 N,7 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.666667
  • Longitude: 7.416667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 110.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4821
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1943
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 SUNK APPROX 25M E OF BORKUM. (DODS). NCA, POSN 534000N, 072500E FOR FILING ONLY
Last Amended Date May 21, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1923 BY AKERS MEK, VOERKS WITH OIL ENGINES OF 625NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BORGA. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY A BRITISH AIRCRAFT 25M E OF BORKUM. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BORGA wreck located?

The BORGA wreck is located at coordinates 53 40 N,7 25 E.

When did the BORGA sink?

The BORGA sank on Apr 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BORGA discovered?

The wreck of the BORGA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BORGA belong to?

The BORGA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BORGA?

The BORGA had a tonnage of 4821 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGA?

The BORGA is classified as a steam ship.

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