Golar Borg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golar borg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 15 N,40 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.250000
  • Longitude: -40.166667
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLAR BORG
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 140.7 m
Width 18 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 4892
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.11.78 1.11.78 WRECK IN 381500N, 401000W. (LL, 2.11.78). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 8.11.78 8.11.78 LAST REPORTED IN 383000N, 401200W. (LL, 9.11.78)
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY DRAMMEN SLIP & VERK, DRAMMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I/S GOLAR BORG. PASSAGE ROSTOCK FOR HAVANA. SHE WAS ABANDONED AFTER LISTING WHEN HER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS, 4 OF HER 26 CREW WERE LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GOLAR BORG wreck located?

The GOLAR BORG wreck is located at coordinates 38 15 N,40 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLAR BORG?

The seabed around the GOLAR BORG lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the GOLAR BORG sink?

The GOLAR BORG sank on Oct 31, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GOLAR BORG discovered?

The wreck of the GOLAR BORG was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GOLAR BORG belong to?

The GOLAR BORG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GOLAR BORG carrying?

The GOLAR BORG was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GOLAR BORG?

The GOLAR BORG had a tonnage of 4892 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLAR BORG?

The GOLAR BORG is classified as a motor vessel.

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