Christos Bitas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christos bitas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22 N,18 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.366667
  • Longitude: -18.216667
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTOS BITAS
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 233.2 m
Width 31.4 m
Draught 16.2
Tonnage 30373
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2423/71 9.11.78 H2423/71 & H1271/83 9.11.78 VESSEL SANK IN 512200N, 181300W APPROX. (HMS ESKIMO, SIGNALS DTD 31.10.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY MITSUBISHI NIPPON HEAVY INDUSTRIES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADRIATIC TRANSPORTS. PASSAGE EUROPOORT FOR BELFAST. VESSEL RAN AGROUND NEAR THE HATS & BARRELS ROCKS, 4.5 MILES E OF THE SMALLS LT HO. REFLOATED HERSELF 3 HRS LATER AND THE CAPTAIN DECIDED TO CONTINUE HIS VOYAGE. THE VESSEL THEN DEVELOPED A LIST, AND LEAKING OIL CAUSED A 12 MILE LONG SLICK. WHEN IT APPEARED SHE WAS SLOWLY SINKING, 19 OF THE 32 CREW WERE TAKEN OFF, THE REST REMAINING TO TRY AND SAVE THE STRICKEN SHIP. NUMEROUS SHIPS ARRIVED TO FIGHT THE OIL SLICK, WHILST THE TANKER WAS TAKEN IN TOW UNTIL 2 FUTHER TANKERS ARRIVED TO TRANSFER THE REMAINING OIL TO THEIR OWN TANKS. THIS OPERATION WAS HAMPERED BY GALES AND HIGH SEAS AND TOOK SEVERAL DAYS. MOST OF THE SLICK WAS DISPERSED AT SEA, BUT A LITTLE DID DRIFT ASHORE OFF THE WELSH & N DEVON COASTS. THE TANKER WAS THEN TOWED TO A POSITION APPROX 300 MILES WEST OF FASTNET ROCK WHERE SHE WAS SCUTTLED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTOS BITAS wreck located?

The CHRISTOS BITAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 22 N,18 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTOS BITAS?

The seabed around the CHRISTOS BITAS lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTOS BITAS sink?

The CHRISTOS BITAS sank on Oct 31, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTOS BITAS discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTOS BITAS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CHRISTOS BITAS belong to?

The CHRISTOS BITAS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTOS BITAS?

The CHRISTOS BITAS had a tonnage of 30373 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTOS BITAS?

The CHRISTOS BITAS is classified as a tanker.

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