Cris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Cris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 50.017 N,16 44.906 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.833617
  • Longitude: -16.748433
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRIS
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1986
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source naval vessel
Markers S CARD PILLAR BUOY VQ(6) + L FL 10S CLOSE S
Surveying Details H4800/83 25.3.87 H4800/83 25.3.87 SANK APPROX 2M N OF BISSAU CHANNEL ENTRANCE BUOY, IN 7FMS OF WATER, IN 114742N, 164512W. (LL, 29.12.86). DW REPD IN 114900N, 164500W. (NAVAREA II 062/87). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. INS AS DWPA MASTS. - NM 1095/87. H2963/83 22.4.87 H2963/83 22.4.87 REPORTED IN 115000N, 164500W. SUNK WITH TWO MASTS VISIBLE. MARKED BY S CARD BUOY, VQ(6)+ LFL10S, IN 114948N, 164500W. (ALL MARINE, 31.3.87). NCA YET. H4800/83 18.5.87 H4800/83 18.5.87 SUNK IN 114900N, 164500W, APPROX. (BREST NM 87 15 31). NCA YET. H4800/87 18.6.87 H4800/87 18.6.87 POSN REPD BY ALL MARINE, ABOVE, CONFIRMED. (LISBON NM 129/87). INS IN 115000N, 164500W, WITH S CARD BUOY CLOSE S ON 1726; AMEND TO NEW POSN & INS BUOY ON 1722, 599; TO 114936N, 164815W ON 600 & 1147. - NM 2015/87. H4800/87 4.9.87 H4800/87 4.9.87 S CARD BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL10S, LAID IN 114948N, 164500W. (LISBON NM 207/87). NCA. 4.12.89 4.12.89 ADDITIONAL LT BUOY, RAREFL, SHOWN CLOSE E. (PORTUGUESE 212 [1989]). NCA YET. HH424/420/01 12.7.90 HH424/420/01 12.7.90 BUOY IN 114900N, 164500W WITHDRAWN. (CADIZ NM 911/90). - NM 1913/90. HH424/420/01 30.3.91 HH424/420/01 30.3.91 S CARD PILLAR BUOY VQ(6)+L FL 10S LAID IN 114948N, 164500E. (PORT HO). - NM 887/91. [WGD] POSN: 1150.017N, 1644.906W.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK DUE TO LEAKAGE THROUGH STERN TUBE. PASSAGE BISSAU FOR CONAKRY. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 11 50.017 N,16 44.906 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRIS wreck located?

The CRIS wreck is located at coordinates 11 50.017 N,16 44.906 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRIS?

The seabed around the CRIS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CRIS sink?

The CRIS sank on Dec 25, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CRIS discovered?

The wreck of the CRIS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CRIS belong to?

The CRIS belonged to HN.

What cargo was the CRIS carrying?

The CRIS was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the CRIS?

The CRIS had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRIS?

The CRIS is classified as a carrier.

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