Empire Christopher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Empire christopher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 8.855 N,98 3.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.147583
  • Longitude: 98.058200
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3769/46 7.8.46 H3769/46 7.8.46 DW (MAST & FUNNEL) IN 140847N, 980342E. (EAST INDIES, HN 10/46). - NM 2444/46. H3769/46 3.12.46 H3769/46 3.12.46 AMEND TO DW, WITH LEGEND (MAST). (HMS LYSANDER HN). - NM 3891/46. 16.5.13 16.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 1408.855N, 9803.492E. BA 824.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY, WHILST EN-ROUTE RANGOON TO SINGAPORE, WAS SUNK BY MINE OFF MAUNGMAGAN BAY, GULF OF MARTABAN, BURMA. (THE EMPIRE SHIPS)

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER wreck located?

The EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER wreck is located at coordinates 14 8.855 N,98 3.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER?

The seabed around the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER sink?

The EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER sank on Apr 21, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER belong to?

The EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER?

The EMPIRE CHRISTOPHER is classified as a tug.

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