Christmas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Christmas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.383 N,3 9.541 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.656383
  • Longitude: -3.159017
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTMAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Surveying Details

H1270/77 16.6.81 SUNK APPROX 4M SW OF BEER HEAD IN 14FMS. (PORTLAND MRSC TELEX DTD 9.6.81). H1270/77 16.6.81 POSN AS ABOVE BUT TOWING VESSEL REPD TO BE IN 14MTRS. (TELECON BRIXHAM CG/RNW 9.6.81). NCA YET. H1270/77 2.7.81 REPD TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED. NO DETAILS YET OTHER THAN IT STANDS ABOUT 6MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH OF 23MTRS [REDUCED]. (M SKELSEY, CHART BRANCH). H1270/77 28.6.82 LOCATED IN 503921N, 030928W [OGB] USING DECCA. WELL BROKEN UP. STANDS 1.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 25 MTRS [REDUCED TO 23MTRS BY PREDICTED TIDE]. (M SKELSEY, CHART BRANCH). CHART AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. H2923/83 20.11.84 NOTHING FOUND IN OR NEAR THIS POSN. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (PORTLAND MRSC).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTMAS wreck located?

The CHRISTMAS wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.383 N,3 9.541 W.

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

The CHRISTMAS lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.383 N,3 9.541 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTMAS?

The seabed around the CHRISTMAS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTMAS sink?

The CHRISTMAS sank on Jun 9, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTMAS discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTMAS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CHRISTMAS belong to?

The CHRISTMAS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTMAS?

The CHRISTMAS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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