Christoffel Colombus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christoffel colombus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.858 N,3 22.038 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.314300
  • Longitude: -3.367300
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Sonar Length 24.4
Sonar Width 21.8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 88
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.6.70 11.6.70 SANK 6M NE FROM START PT IN 30FMS. (LL 200). H4508/59 24.6.70 H4508/59 24.6.70 WK SIGHTED BY DIVERS IN 501851N, 032201W USING DECCA. IT STANDS ABOUT 24FT CLEAR OF THE BOTTOM IN 30FMS. STERN STOVED IN, REPD TO BE UPRIGHT BUT COVERED IN NET. (QHM PORTLAND, HN). COULD BE CASTIA [18136]. CHART AS WK 26FMS [48MTRS]. - NM 1192/70. H2923/83 2.10.84 H2923/83 2.10.84 EXAM'D 14.6.84 IN 501849N, 032158W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 23MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LYING 123/303DEGS. BADLY BROKEN UP WITH DEBRIS SPREAD WITHIN A 60MTR RADIUS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). CHART AS WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.4.13 30.4.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5018.858N, 0322.038W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.4MTRS, WIDTH 21.8MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. A DEBRIS FIELD APPROX 26MTRS IN DIAMETER, DOES NOT RESEMBLE A WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN WK 49MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

General Comments

BADLY BROKEN UP, DOES NOT RESEMBLE A WK

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.858 N,3 22.038 W.

How deep is the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.858 N,3 22.038 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 5, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 88 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHRISTOFFEL COLOMBUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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