Citrine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Citrine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.209 N,4 46.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.103483
  • Longitude: -4.770033
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITRINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 582
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1931
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H1286/75 12.8.75 H1286/75 12.8.75 IN 540612N, 044608W [OGB], LYING ON ITS SIDE UNDER A PROTRUDING ROCK TO THE NORTH OF PORT ERIN. SLOWLY COLLAPSING. (A NEWTON, 22.7.75). NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 7.12.82 7.12.82 BOW, STERN & BOILERS TO BE FOUND IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER). NCA. 28.7.99 28.7.99 CLOSE TO CLIFF. BOILER AND ENGINE CLEAR. BOW SECTION PARTLY INTACT CARRYING SPARE PROPELLOR, WINCHES, CHAIN AND ANCHOR. BOW S AND STERN N. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUG '99). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921. PASSAGE BELFAST TO TREVOR. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG. 10 OF 12 CREW LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the CITRINE wreck located?

The CITRINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.209 N,4 46.202 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITRINE?

The seabed around the CITRINE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CITRINE sink?

The CITRINE sank on Mar 17, 1931.

When was the wreck of the CITRINE discovered?

The wreck of the CITRINE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CITRINE belong to?

The CITRINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITRINE carrying?

The CITRINE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CITRINE?

The CITRINE had a tonnage of 582 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITRINE?

The CITRINE is classified as a steam ship.

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