Christine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 37.488 N,5 44.791 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.624800
  • Longitude: -5.746517
Wreck Depth 87 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 67 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Surveying Details

6.3.22 6.3.22 SANK IN POSN LIZARD BRG 043DEGS [TRUE], 30MILES. A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H5497/69 4.11.69 H5497/69 4.11.69 LOCATED IN 493748N, 054412W WHEN FOULED BY TRAWL. APPEARS TO STAND SOME 3.5FMS ABOVE GEN DEPTH OF 54FMS. (RV SARSIA, HN 28.10.69). [PRESUMED TO BE THE 'CHRISTINE']. CHART AS WK 50FMS [91MTRS]. R/S. H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 NOT LOCATED DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). RETAIN AS CHARTED. 2.11.88 2.11.88 COMPLETE LOSS OF GEAR IN 493730N, 054448W [OGB] USING DECCA. (REP DES CR ET EP). NCA. H3943/88 7.11.89 H3943/88 7.11.89 EXAM'D 29.6.89 IN 493727N, 054444W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS, REASONABLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH HIGH POINTS AT CENTRE AND AT EACH END. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO WK 87MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 2565.

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN A SINKING CONDITION. (LL).

General Comments

REASONABLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINE wreck located?

The CHRISTINE wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.488 N,5 44.791 W.

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

The CHRISTINE lies at a depth of about 87 meters and is located at coordinates 49 37.488 N,5 44.791 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINE?

The seabed around the CHRISTINE lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTINE sink?

The CHRISTINE sank on Mar 4, 1922.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINE discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINE was discovered in 1922.

What country did the CHRISTINE belong to?

The CHRISTINE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the CHRISTINE carrying?

The CHRISTINE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTINE?

The CHRISTINE had a tonnage of 1272 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINE?

The CHRISTINE is classified as a steam ship.

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