Borgfelds Or Borgfelde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Borgfelds or borgfelde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 27.066 N,1 29.765 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.451100
  • Longitude: -1.496083
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 91 m
Width 12 m
Tonnage 2250
Tonnage Type net
Cargo plastic,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1888
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/88/32 29.6.88 VESSEL BROKEN. REMAINS LIE EITHER SIDE OF REEF IN 602706N, 012930W [012939W?]. STERN SECTION IS ON E SIDE AND BOWS, ENGINE AND BOILERS ARE ON W SIDE OF REEF, IN 24MTRS OF WATER. (M JOHNSON). NCA. HH091/274/01 25.6.09 NOT LOCATED, LIES ON REEF. (NETSURVEY, HI 1274). NCA. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL EX-'STUART'. BUILT OF IRON IN 1884. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMF FAHRTS ACTION GES, HAMBURG. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HILLSWICK, SHETLANDS FOR BURRA, SHETLANDS. STRANDED AND LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN REMAINS ON EITHER SIDE OF REEF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 27.066 N,1 29.765 W
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FAQ

Where is the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE wreck located?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE wreck is located at coordinates 60 27.066 N,1 29.765 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE?

The seabed around the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE sink?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE sank on Jul 17, 1888.

When was the wreck of the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE discovered?

The wreck of the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE was discovered in 1888.

What country did the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE belong to?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE belonged to DE.

What cargo was the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE carrying?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE was carrying plastic,fish.

What was the tonnage of the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE had a tonnage of 2250 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE?

The BORGFELDS OR BORGFELDE is classified as a steam ship.

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