Christina Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Christina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.415 N,3 11.413 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.523583
  • Longitude: -3.190217
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1870
Original Detection Year 1870
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 14.10.1870 THERE WAS A DEPTH OF 30FT ON HER DECK ON THE DAY SHE SANK. MASTS WERE REMOVED BY MDHB ON 14.10.1870. ANCHORS AND DAVITS, CRANES AND CABLES WERE AFTERWARDS REMOVED BY MDHB. DEPTH 28FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 4FMS 4FT 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 7.9MTRS [LAT]. (K3500 NO9). NC 1951. 25.3.75 SHOWN AS WK 8.0MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO 10. 10.3.81 NOT SHOWN ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81 (K8577/2). NCA YET. 13.4.81 SHOWN AS DEPTH 7.2MTRS ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81 (K8577/2). COULD BE A HAZARD TO VESSELS ANCHORING. (TELECON D KNIGHT, 8.4.81). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. H091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 6.7MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA. RSDRA2025000416449 09.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 18.08.25). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1857. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ANTWERP. FOUNDERED ABOUT 300YDS W OF FORMBY LTV IN 9 FMS AT LW. MAST REMOVED AND LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINA wreck located?

The CHRISTINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.415 N,3 11.413 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINA?

The seabed around the CHRISTINA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTINA sink?

The CHRISTINA sank on Oct 13, 1870.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINA discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINA was discovered in 1870.

What country did the CHRISTINA belong to?

The CHRISTINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHRISTINA carrying?

The CHRISTINA was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTINA?

The CHRISTINA had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINA?

The CHRISTINA is classified as a steam ship.

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