Christina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Christina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.933 N,5 40.255 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.032217
  • Longitude: -5.670917
Wreck Depth 13.79 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

HH226/420/03 18.5.98 SANK IN PA 500154N, 054012W [OGB]. WHEEL HOUSE, WITH RADAR SCANNER, REMAINED AFLOAT AND WAS LAST REPORTED IN 500100N, 054200W APPROX. (FALMOUTH MRCC, FAX DTD 11.5.98). HH226/420/03 15.5.98 CONSIDERED NON-DANGEROUS BY TRINITY HOUSE. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN. (TH/RNW TELECON 15.5.98). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2009000029168 19.6.09 NM ACTION TO INS NDW ON BA 777. - NM BLOCK 3483/09. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.79MTRS IN 5001.933N, 0540.255W [WGD]. NFS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DW 13.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE UNDER TOW. VESSEL WAS STEEL EX-SHIP'S LIFEBOAT WITH MAST FWD. (FALMOUTH MRCC).

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINA wreck located?

The CHRISTINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.933 N,5 40.255 W.

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

The CHRISTINA lies at a depth of about 13.79 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.933 N,5 40.255 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINA?

The seabed around the CHRISTINA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTINA sink?

The CHRISTINA sank on May 11, 1998.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINA discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the CHRISTINA belong to?

The CHRISTINA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINA?

The CHRISTINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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