Chrissi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chrissi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 56.631 N,23 35.113 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.943850
  • Longitude: 23.585217
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHRISSI
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.5.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 375636N, 233506E. CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. (LLOYDS VOL.232). H3592/73 16.6.78 DW IN 375639N, 233506E. MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY, Q.FL.2.G.5S, IN 375642N, 233506E. (GREEK NM 34/78). - NM 1531/78. 25.10.78 VESSEL WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LLOYDS VOL.234). 1.8.83 SHOWN IN 375641N, 233508E, 125DEG, 3.5C FROM AKKINOSOURA LT ON GREEK 143. NE 894. H5995/83 1.7.86 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS IN 375641.5N, 233509E ON GREEK NM BLOCK 80/86. BUOY SHOWN G PILLAR, Q.G. CLOSE NW. BR STD. H2069/88 29.1.88 BUOY IN 375644N, 233508. (GREEK NM 267/87). 25.7.88 SHOWN ON GREEK 413/2 [1986 EDN]. NC 1596. HH382/530/02 29.8.96 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (GREEK NM 129/96). - NM 3207/96. SEP 2009000024457 7.5.09 SHOWN AS DWP 18MTRS ON GREEK NM BLOCK 2/44/09. - NM 2682/09.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

7.2.1978 VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY LANCASTER IRON WORKS, PERRYVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEKA, S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM PERAMA FOR PIRAEUS ROADS. PARTIALLY SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN MV 'HOLSTENSAND'. AFTER ALL CARGO HAD BEEN REMOVED SHE COMPLETELY SANK ON 7.2.1978. (MSD).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 56.631 N,23 35.113 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHRISSI wreck located?

The CHRISSI wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.631 N,23 35.113 E.

How deep is the CHRISSI and where exactly is it located?

The CHRISSI lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 37 56.631 N,23 35.113 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISSI?

The seabed around the CHRISSI lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the CHRISSI sink?

The CHRISSI sank on Feb 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CHRISSI discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISSI was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CHRISSI belong to?

The CHRISSI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CHRISSI carrying?

The CHRISSI was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISSI?

The CHRISSI had a tonnage of 1427 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISSI?

The CHRISSI is classified as a tanker.

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