Rfa Boardale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa boardale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 42 N,14 20.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.700000
  • Longitude: 14.348333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA BOARDALE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 146.6 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 8406
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the RFA Boardale is located off the Vesteraasen Islands in Norway at approximate coordinates 68 42 N, 14 20.9 E. Sunk in a depth of 60 to 80 meters, this underwater wreck was located by Norwegian amateur divers in 1981. The structural description of the dive site notes that the vessel is broken in two and in an advanced state of decay.

Surveying Details

VESSEL SUNK IN 684200N, 142100E APPROX. (NL 5656/40). NCA. H4043/80 31.3.81 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN 60-80MTRS DEPTH, OFF VESTERAASEN ISLANDS, BY NORWEGIAN AMATEUR DIVERS. WRECK DESCRIBED AS BROKEN IN TWO AND IN ADVANCED STATE OF DECAY. REQUEST MADE TO REMOVE SOUVENIRS. (BRITISH MILITARY ATTACHE, OSLO, SIGNAL DTD 26.3.81). FOR FILING ONLY. 21.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 76 [1994 EDN, 1:50000]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, WITH DIESEL ENGINES OF 4000BHP. RAN ASHORE NEAR NARVIK DURING THE NORWEGIAN CAMPAIGN. LATER THE VESSEL WAS SWEPT FROM THE ROCKS AND SANK. (DODS).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, WELL DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the RFA BOARDALE wreck located?

The RFA BOARDALE wreck is located at coordinates 68 42 N,14 20.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA BOARDALE?

The seabed around the RFA BOARDALE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the RFA BOARDALE sink?

The RFA BOARDALE sank on Apr 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RFA BOARDALE discovered?

The wreck of the RFA BOARDALE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the RFA BOARDALE belong to?

The RFA BOARDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA BOARDALE?

The RFA BOARDALE had a tonnage of 8406 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA BOARDALE?

The RFA BOARDALE is classified as a tanker.

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