Ulfsborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ulfsborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 56.253 N,1 34.01 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.937550
  • Longitude: -1.566833
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULFSBORG
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 83.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2040
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1302/19 28.3.19 WK OF SS 'UFSBORG' IN 455600N, 013400W. (PARIS NM 40/19). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 658/19. H2967/22 18.5.22 LISTED AS DW PA (1918) IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. BR STD. H4340/25 1.6.25 DW IN 455615N, 013400W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NE 2648. 2.6.58 SHOWN IN 455615N, 013358W ON FRENCH 159. 22.1.75 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6338 [1975 EDN]. NE 2746. 28.2.80 SHOWN AS WK LEAST DEPTH 20-30MTRS ON FRENCH 6788 [1979 EDN]. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6788 [1980 EDN]. 21.3.88 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 455619N, 013356W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. INS AS DW PA. NE 2746. 19.3.90 SS 'ULFSBORG' IN 455618.7N, 013356.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. DW IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551011). NC 20. SEP 2009000062843 4.8.09 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4556.250N, 0134.006W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/00161697 17.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4556.250N, 0134.006W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

24.10.1917 VESSEL, BUILT 1894 BY IRVINE & CO, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE NORTH SEA [?] ON 24.10.1917. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY C K HANSEN. (DODS). 23.10.1917 VESSEL SUNK BY MINE OR SUBMARINE IN 460300N, 014300W, BAY OF BISCAY APPROX, ON 23.10.1917 WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO NEWPORT. (LL WW1). 22.10.1917 SS 'ULFBORG' SUNK IN 460300N, 014300W ON 22.10.1917. (SCANDINAVIAN WW1 SL, D COX).

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FAQ

Where is the ULFSBORG wreck located?

The ULFSBORG wreck is located at coordinates 45 56.253 N,1 34.01 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ULFSBORG?

The seabed around the ULFSBORG lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ULFSBORG sink?

The ULFSBORG sank on Oct 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ULFSBORG discovered?

The wreck of the ULFSBORG was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ULFSBORG belong to?

The ULFSBORG belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ULFSBORG carrying?

The ULFSBORG was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the ULFSBORG?

The ULFSBORG had a tonnage of 2040 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULFSBORG?

The ULFSBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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