Christina Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christina coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 58.659 N,4 16.466 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.977650
  • Longitude: -4.274433
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINA COAST
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1976
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3160/69 26.10.76 COASTER REPD SUNK IN 485842N, 041630W. (DIFRAP 76 42 07). INS AS NDW IN 485842N, 041630W. BR STD. H3160/69 2.12.76 SUBNAVLANT 165/76 ISSUED. INS AS NDW. - NM 2531/76. H3160/69 21.2.77 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (BREST NM 76 52 32). NCA. H4984/74 16.8.77 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (BREST NM 77 28 22). NCA. 2.9.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 66MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 14.5.07 EUR POSN: 4858.719N, 0416.376W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4858.659N, 0416.466W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 8.9.09 WK USC 66MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN 2009 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. DELETE PA. NC 2648.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M TANKER RIGEL.

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINA COAST wreck located?

The CHRISTINA COAST wreck is located at coordinates 48 58.659 N,4 16.466 W.

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

The CHRISTINA COAST lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 48 58.659 N,4 16.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINA COAST?

The seabed around the CHRISTINA COAST lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTINA COAST sink?

The CHRISTINA COAST sank on Oct 9, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINA COAST discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINA COAST was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINA COAST?

The CHRISTINA COAST is classified as a motor vessel.

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