Miriam Borchard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Miriam borchard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 26 N,31 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.433333
  • Longitude: 31.000000
Water Depth 1345 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRIAM BORCHARD
Type container ship
Flag CY
Length 118.6 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/88 23.3.88 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 322600N, 310000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.271). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'WESTERMUHLEN' '85, EX 'MIRAIM BORCHARD' '83, EX 'WESTERMUHLEN' '83, EX ZIM EXPORT' '83, EX ZIM EILAT' '82, EX 'WESTERMUHLEN' '79], BUILT 1978 BY J.J. SIETAS GMBH & CO., K.G. SCHIFFSW, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALCAMO SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM LIMASSOL FOR ALEXANDRIA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH CYPRIOT M BULK CARRIER 'EFTIHIA'. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MIRIAM BORCHARD wreck located?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD wreck is located at coordinates 32 26 N,31 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRIAM BORCHARD?

The seabed around the MIRIAM BORCHARD lies at approximately 1345 meters deep.

When did the MIRIAM BORCHARD sink?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD sank on Mar 8, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MIRIAM BORCHARD discovered?

The wreck of the MIRIAM BORCHARD was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MIRIAM BORCHARD belong to?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD belonged to CY.

What cargo was the MIRIAM BORCHARD carrying?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the MIRIAM BORCHARD?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRIAM BORCHARD?

The MIRIAM BORCHARD is classified as a container ship.

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