Cita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.787 N,6 16.765 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.913117
  • Longitude: -6.279417
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITA
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 95.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3038
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1997
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Surveying Details

HH230/400/03 4.4.97 HH230/400/03 4.4.97 GROUNDED IN 495447.5N, 061644.5W [OGB]. AT LEAST 100 CONTAINERS LOST. LISTED AND AWASH. (LL, 27.3.97). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH230/400/03 17.4.97 HH230/400/03 17.4.97 SANK DURING NIGHT 7/8 APRIL. ONLY FORECASTLE AND PORT SIDE FAIRLEAD AND RAIL VISIBLE AT LW SPRINGS. VESSEL NOW BROKEN IN TWO. BREAK IS ABOUT 10MTRS FWD OF ENGINE ROOM. (LL, 10 & 11.4.97). NCA. 28.6.01 28.6.01 EUT POSN: 4954.872N, 0616.727W. NE 883. 12.2.03 12.2.03 VESSEL DIVED IN 1997, FOUND TO BE IN 3 PARTS AND TO HAVE SLIPPED OFF REEF INTO GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. BRIDGE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE ON ITS SIDE. FURTHER INFO TO FOLLOW. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 12.2.03) NCA YET. HH100/351/20 15.7.03 HH100/351/20 15.7.03 DIVED JULY 2003, BOW IN 4954.787N, 0616.765 [WGD] USING DGPS. VESSEL NO LONGER SHOWS HAVING SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS. TIP OF BOW IN APPROX 6MTRS, EXTENDING DOWN TO DEPTHS 42MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECONS 4.7.03 & 14.7.03) AMEND TO DW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED, APPARENTLY DUE TO WATCHKEEPER FALLING ASLEEP. LISTED TO 70DEGS AND AWASH OVER TWO THIRDS OF LENGTH. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CITA wreck located?

The CITA wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.787 N,6 16.765 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITA?

The seabed around the CITA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the CITA sink?

The CITA sank on Mar 26, 1997.

When was the wreck of the CITA discovered?

The wreck of the CITA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the CITA belong to?

The CITA belonged to AG.

What cargo was the CITA carrying?

The CITA was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the CITA?

The CITA had a tonnage of 3038 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITA?

The CITA is classified as a carrier.

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