Christena Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Christena Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 12.517 N,62 40.32 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 22 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHRISTENA |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | KN |
| Length | 20.1 m |
| Tonnage | 34 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 1, 1970 |
| Bottom Texture | Coral |
| Original Detection Year | 1970 |
| Last Detection Year | 2006 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.8.70 21.8.70 CAPSIZED & SANK STERN-FIRST IN APPROX 11 FMS ABOUT 0.75M FROM SE POINT OF ST KITTS, OFF NAGS HD. (LLOYDS VOL. 201). H5508/59 18.1.71 H5508/59 18.1.71 HMS SIRIUS, RECOVERING BODIES FROM FERRY, GIVES SINKING POSN AS 171237N, 623930W. (HMS SIRIUS, HN). INS AS DW. - NM 152/71. 17.11.77 17.11.77 NAS POSN: 171228N, 624021W. 9.11.90 9.11.90 WGD POSN: 171230N, 624018W. NC 584. 21.4.06 21.4.06 WGD POSN: 1712.517N, 6240.320W. NE 489. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
GOVERNMENT OWNED INTER-ISLAND FERRY. STEEL HULL, WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE. CAPSIZED SUDDENLY AND SANK STERN FIRST IN CALM WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE BASSETERRE, ST KITTS FOR CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS. WAS OVERLOADED WITH PASSENGERS. 92 SAVED, OVER 200 DROWNED OR MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.201).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
17 12.517 N,62 40.32 W
Christena on Wreck Map
Christena Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
STEEL HULL, WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE