Borgestad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borgestad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,21 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: -21.333333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGESTAD
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 107 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 3924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 VESSEL SUNK IN 371200N, 212000W APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 4.11.95 VESSEL SUNK IN 371000N, 212000W APPROX. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, WITH OIL ENGINES OF 449NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S BORGESTAD. PASSAGE PORT SUDAN AND TABLE BAY FOR LIVERPOOL. VESSEL WAS TRAVELLING IN A CONVOY, WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN RAIDER. ALL 31 LOST. (DODS & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BORGESTAD wreck located?

The BORGESTAD wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,21 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGESTAD?

The seabed around the BORGESTAD lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the BORGESTAD sink?

The BORGESTAD sank on Feb 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BORGESTAD discovered?

The wreck of the BORGESTAD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BORGESTAD belong to?

The BORGESTAD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BORGESTAD carrying?

The BORGESTAD was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BORGESTAD?

The BORGESTAD had a tonnage of 3924 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGESTAD?

The BORGESTAD is classified as a motor vessel.

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