Christiana R Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christiana r Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 48.2 N,9 29.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.803333
  • Longitude: -9.486667
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTIANA R
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 97.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 2296
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.9.78 17.9.78 VESSEL SINKING BUT SLOWLY DRIFTING S IN 424812N, 092912W. (LL 18.9.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1967 BY SOC ESPANOLA DE CONSTRUCCIONES NAVAL, SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SPANISH MV 'MAGALI' IN NIL VISIBILITY. SANK 12M SSW OF CAPE FINISTERRE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LAS PALMAS TO ROTTERDAM OFF FINISTERRE. ALL CREW PICKED UP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ROUVE SHIPPING CO LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTIANA R wreck located?

The CHRISTIANA R wreck is located at coordinates 42 48.2 N,9 29.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTIANA R?

The seabed around the CHRISTIANA R lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTIANA R sink?

The CHRISTIANA R sank on Sep 17, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTIANA R discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTIANA R was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CHRISTIANA R belong to?

The CHRISTIANA R belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTIANA R?

The CHRISTIANA R had a tonnage of 2296 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTIANA R?

The CHRISTIANA R is classified as a motor vessel.

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