Christa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.81 N,18 28.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.846833
  • Longitude: 18.482050
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name CHRISTA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2024

Surveying Details

H1120/61 3.9.71 WK 12MTRS IN PA 545048N, 182906E. (GDYNIA NM 371/71). - NM 1434/71. 24.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS ON POLISH 51 [1967 EDN, CORRECT TO NM 21/89]. HH323/460/02 20.7.99 WK 12MTRS IN 5450.700N, 1828.933E [WGD]. (POLISH NM 26/406/99). NCA. SEP 2016/000076587 13.5.16 SHOWN AS WK 13.5MTRS IN 5450.804N, 1828.924E [WGD] ON POLAND 251 [ED5, COR 18.3.16]. AMEND TO DW 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1939. ON PASSAGE FOR GDANSK. SANK AFTER COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH GREEK MV NORDHEIDE WHICH WAS ON PASSAGE GDANSK FOR DUBLIN, 4000TONS COAL). (LLOYDS VOL.205).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTA wreck located?

The CHRISTA wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.81 N,18 28.923 E.

How deep is the CHRISTA and where exactly is it located?

The CHRISTA lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.81 N,18 28.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTA?

The seabed around the CHRISTA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTA sink?

The CHRISTA sank on Jul 31, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTA discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CHRISTA belong to?

The CHRISTA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the CHRISTA carrying?

The CHRISTA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTA?

The CHRISTA had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTA?

The CHRISTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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