Chris Christenson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chris christenson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.4 N,1 36.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.640000
  • Longitude: -1.609950
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRIS CHRISTENSON
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 76.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2001

Surveying Details

LIES 20-30MTRS OFF EDGE OF LONGSTONE REEF IN DEPTHS OF 20-32 MTRS WITH L/H SIDE OF LONGSTONE LT HO IN LINE WITH FLAGPOLE ON OUTBUILDING. (DIVE NORTH EAST). HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 1.10.01 LIES CLOSE TO ROCKS, WITH BOWS SEAWARDS. WELL BROKEN UP. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT 2001). AMENDED LIVE. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903. DANISH FLAG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AARHUS FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. RAN AGROUND ON SOUTH EASTERN TIP OF LONGSTONE REEF.

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FAQ

Where is the CHRIS CHRISTENSON wreck located?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.4 N,1 36.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRIS CHRISTENSON?

The seabed around the CHRIS CHRISTENSON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CHRIS CHRISTENSON sink?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON sank on Feb 16, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CHRIS CHRISTENSON discovered?

The wreck of the CHRIS CHRISTENSON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CHRIS CHRISTENSON belong to?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON belonged to DK.

What cargo was the CHRIS CHRISTENSON carrying?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHRIS CHRISTENSON?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON had a tonnage of 1491 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRIS CHRISTENSON?

The CHRIS CHRISTENSON is classified as a steam ship.

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