Borsmose Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Borsmose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 59.014 N,7 26.054 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.983567
- Longitude: 7.434233
|
| Wreck Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BORSMOSE |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Tonnage |
40 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 6, 1981
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1981 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 26, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck named BORSMOSE is located in the North Sea off the coast of Germany at the precise position 53 59.014 N, 007 26.054 E. Historically reported as a dangerous wreck marked by an East cardinal buoy, the site has been subject to multiple hydrographic surveys over several decades. Modern navigational charts identify this obstruction as a submerged wreck with a least depth of 27 meters measured against the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT). Originally identified as a potential navigational hazard, the site was thoroughly swept to ensure safe passage for maritime traffic. The wreck of the BORSMOSE remains a charted underwater obstruction documented in German navigational publications, requiring mariners to exercise caution in the vicinity of these coordinates in the North Sea.
Surveying Details
H3575/75 2.4.81 REPD AS DW MARKED BY E CARD BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 919/81T & TELEX DTD 24.3.81) NAVAREA I 053/81 ISSUED. H3575/75 9.6.81 SW 17.5MTRS IN 535902N, 072614E. (HAMBURG NM 1643/81) - NM 1359/81. H2114/83 22.9.86 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.8MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 3344/86). - NM 2899/86. 10.3.03 WK SW 26.8MTRS SHOWN IN 5358.993N, 0726.153E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [6TH EDN 1998]. NE 1875. 24.2.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 27.5MTRS ON GERMAN 49 [INT 1463] [OCT '05 EDN, 1:100,000]. PLOTS CLOSE TO SHOALER WK. BR STD. 16.1.12 SHOWN AS WK 27.1MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. NE 3767. 17.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 27MTRS [LAT] IN 5359.014N, 0726.054E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015]. AMEND TO WK 27MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
16.7.81 RUN DOWN BY UNKNOWN VESSEL WHILE ANCHORED IN POOR VISIBILITY. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 59.014 N,7 26.054 E
Borsmose on Wreck Map
Borsmose Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BORSMOSE wreck located?
The BORSMOSE wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.014 N,7 26.054 E.
How deep is the BORSMOSE and where exactly is it located?
The BORSMOSE lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.014 N,7 26.054 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BORSMOSE?
The seabed around the BORSMOSE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the BORSMOSE sink?
The BORSMOSE sank on Mar 6, 1981.
When was the wreck of the BORSMOSE discovered?
The wreck of the BORSMOSE was discovered in 1981.
What country did the BORSMOSE belong to?
The BORSMOSE belonged to DK.
What was the tonnage of the BORSMOSE?
The BORSMOSE had a tonnage of 40 tons.
What type of wreck is the BORSMOSE?
The BORSMOSE is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
CUTTER