Elin Christine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elin christine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27.43 N,3 46.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.457167
  • Longitude: -3.768000
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIN CHRISTINE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 50.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.3.78 20.3.78 VESSEL STRANDED AT ENTRANCE TO SANTANDER PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.231). POSN IN 432730N, 034600W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. 22.3.78 22.3.78 SALVAGE ATTEMPT IN HAND. VESSEL MAY BE BROKEN UP AND WITH CARGO SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL.231 & 232). NCA YET. 14.3.80 14.3.80 VESSEL STILL AGROUND AND IS TO BE BROKEN UP IN-SITU. (LLOYDS VOL.239). NCA YET. 21.10.04 21.10.04 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4011 [INT 1852] [JUL '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1145.
Last Amended Date May 11, 2000

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SANTANDER FOR VARBERG. STRANDED AT ENTRANCE TO SANTANDER AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH SEAS. (LLOYDS VOL.231).

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FAQ

Where is the ELIN CHRISTINE wreck located?

The ELIN CHRISTINE wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.43 N,3 46.08 W.

When did the ELIN CHRISTINE sink?

The ELIN CHRISTINE sank on Mar 16, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ELIN CHRISTINE discovered?

The wreck of the ELIN CHRISTINE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ELIN CHRISTINE belong to?

The ELIN CHRISTINE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELIN CHRISTINE carrying?

The ELIN CHRISTINE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELIN CHRISTINE?

The ELIN CHRISTINE had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIN CHRISTINE?

The ELIN CHRISTINE is classified as a motor vessel.

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