Siderfly

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Photo 1
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: Ruisbroek (BE)
Date: N/A
Photo 2
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: Ruisbroek (BE)
Date: N/A
Administrative data Technical data
name: Siderfly
built: 1985
call sign: J8B2805
IMO: 8412405
flag: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
dimensions: 99.80 x 14.60 x 5.42 m
type: general cargo carrier
capacity: 5352m³ grain
speed: 11.00 kn
former name(s): new name(s):
Borgfeld (‘85-’99)
Eemsea (’99-’99)
Borgfeld (’99-’01)		 No known new names
We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).
Extra info:
On 28/10/2013, she collided with the tanker Coral Ivory in the Kiel Canal.

The Siderfly got two holes in its bow and there was a danger of sinking and the vessel was assisted by tugs and pushed into the embankment to prevent sinking in the canal.
The Coral Ivory suffered light damages, but could continue on its own power
Of the 29 crew members on board of the vessel, none was injured.

she was stabilized and towed to Greena (Denmark) to be scrapped
Converted? This vessel is still the same type as it was built.
Museum? No
Scrapping? This vessel was sold to Denmark in the year 2014 for scrapping.
Casualty? Yes, (please look at the extra info box for more information).