Christianssund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Christianssund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.841 N,1 9.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.014017
  • Longitude: 1.161167
Wreck Depth 15.38 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTIANSSUND
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 64.1
Sonar Width 11.2
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1017
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,salt,wood: unprocessed and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6345/26 4.11.26 SUNK 3 MILES SW OF FOLKESTONE HRBR. (LL WW1). H5824/60 3.3.61 NOTHING FOUND IN 510130N, 011115E. LOCATED 198DEGS, 3.9 MILES FROM FOLKESTONE LIGHT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). H5824/60 14.11.61 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 50, FOUL AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 82FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.4.61). INS AS SW 8FMS 2FT. - NM 1637/61. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 15.2MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 29.9.78 EXAM'D 19.10.77 IN 510048N, 010945 [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 96MTRS. LIES 043/223DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/83/20 22.8.83 LARGE CARGO VESSEL LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. STILL FAIRLY INTACT WITH MUCH OF ITS SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSING INTO SOFT SILTY SEABED. ENGINE AND BRIDGE ARE BOTH AMIDSHIPS. (P G WEATHERLEY, 9.8.83). H1310/84/39 12.11.84 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'CHRISTIANSSUND'. (P G WEATHERLEY, 4.11.84). HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 12.8.96 IN 510051N, 010940E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.0, FOUL 15.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS. ONE DISTINCT PIECE OF WRECKAGE. NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 15.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 22.7.16 IN 5100.841N, 0109.670E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 64.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. WK LARGELY INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED 3M SW OF FOLKESTONE HRBR WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LIVERPOOL AND BRISTOL TO COPENHAGEN. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 0.841 N,1 9.67 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTIANSSUND wreck located?

The CHRISTIANSSUND wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.841 N,1 9.67 E.

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

The CHRISTIANSSUND lies at a depth of about 15.38 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.841 N,1 9.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTIANSSUND?

The seabed around the CHRISTIANSSUND lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTIANSSUND sink?

The CHRISTIANSSUND sank on Mar 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTIANSSUND discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTIANSSUND was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CHRISTIANSSUND belong to?

The CHRISTIANSSUND belonged to DK.

What cargo was the CHRISTIANSSUND carrying?

The CHRISTIANSSUND was carrying general and mixed goods,salt,wood: unprocessed and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTIANSSUND?

The CHRISTIANSSUND had a tonnage of 1017 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTIANSSUND?

The CHRISTIANSSUND is classified as a steam ship.

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