Borgund I (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Borgund i (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.242 N,2 53.587 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.437367
  • Longitude: -2.893117
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORGUND I (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 71
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 23
Tonnage 763
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN 503300N, 023300W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW1). H0113/45 20.7.45 H0113/45 20.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502646N, 025345W, APPROX. LENGTH 203FT, HEIGHT 27FT. LIES 010/190DEGS. SLIGHT SHAPE OF CONNING TOWER. (PLYMOUTH LIST 4.7.45; AUBD 303/155). H2507/53 20.7.55 H2507/53 20.7.55 EXAM'D IN 502613N, 025328W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. LIES 030/210DEGS. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 7.10.54). INS WK 23FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMENDED TO WK 42MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 20.1.83 H5982/82 20.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502614N, 025333W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982]. 10.4.86 10.4.86 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DIVED ON RECENTLY AND FOUND TO BE WK OF AN LS(TANK). (KENDALL MCDONALD, TELECOM). POSSIBLY ONE OF THOSE SUNK 28.4.44 - SEE WK [18547] IN 502538N, 024550W. HH100/351/07 24.9.93 HH100/351/07 24.9.93 DIVED ON TWICE RECENTLY AND THOUGHT TO BE REMAINS OF A WELL BROKEN SS OF ABOUT 1000GRT. A BRASS PORTHOLE RECOVERED. HIGHEST POINT APPEARS TO BE TOP OF BOILER WHICH STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (N R CHIPCHASE, 20.9.93). HH351/100/10 17.7.95 HH351/100/10 17.7.95 CONFIRMED AS WK OF SMALL SS. COMPLETELY FLATTENED APART FROM HER BOILER (WHICH GIVES THE CONNING TOWER SHAPE OF THE SURVEY PROFILE). (N R CHIPCHASE). HH100/351/11 4.9.96 HH100/351/11 4.9.96 DIVED AGAIN 28.7.96. MOSTLY WELL BROKEN UP BUT A PART OF THE HULL INTACT. ENGINE IS A LARGE TWO CYLINDER COMPOUND UNIT WITH THE LP CYLINDER COVER MISSING. ENGINE SIZE AND TYPE SUGGEST 'BAMSE'. CYLINDER DIAMETERS 27 AND 50.5INS. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 2.12.03 HH090/961/01 2.12.03 EXAM'D 7.6.03 IN 5026.242N, 0253.587W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.7 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 023/203 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.08 8.10.08 NOW CONSIDER THIS TO BE BORGUND I (POSSIBLY). (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR ROUEN. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW1).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.242 N,2 53.587 W
Borgund I (Possibly) on Wreck Map Borgund I (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.242 N,2 53.587 W.

How deep is the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.242 N,2 53.587 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY)?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 763 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORGUND I (POSSIBLY)?

The BORGUND I (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks