Chrisso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Chrisso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 52.68 N,9 39.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.878000
  • Longitude: 9.662000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CHRISSO
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1929
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.1.75 GROUNDED ON NE COAST SARDINIA, AT PORTO CAVERNA (?TAVERNA), NEAR THE ISLANDS OF TAVOLARA & MOLARA. SHOWS AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (LL 219). H4644/74 2.11.87 RUSTED STRANDED WK, APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO BUT WITH MASTS & SAMPSON POSTS STILL STANDING, OBSERVED IN ESTIMATED POSN 405237N, 093937E IN SEP 1987. (J A CRILL, 20.10.87). CHART AS ST. BR STD. HH368/350/01 18.12.91 ST IN TWO PARTS, WHICH BOTH SHOW, IN 405236N, 093948E [MOD]. SUPERSTRUCTURE & CARGO DERRICKS CONSTITUTE A DANGER. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (GENOA NMS 23.1 & 23.24/91). - NM 106/92. HH372/420/01 12.8.92 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (ITALIAN NM 13.3/92). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 4052.638N, 0939.780E. SEP 2015/000236338 2.11.15 ST WK IN 4052.68N, 0939.72E [WGD]. (ITALIAN NM 20/6/15). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY HEINRICH BRAND, OLDENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERO SHIPPING CO. LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM SKIKDA FOR SPEZIA. RAN AGROUND DURING STORM FORCE WINDS & SANK. CREW OF 18 SAFE. (MSD).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 52.68 N,9 39.72 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHRISSO wreck located?

The CHRISSO wreck is located at coordinates 40 52.68 N,9 39.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISSO?

The seabed around the CHRISSO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CHRISSO sink?

The CHRISSO sank on Dec 30, 1974.

When was the wreck of the CHRISSO discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISSO was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CHRISSO belong to?

The CHRISSO belonged to CY.

What cargo was the CHRISSO carrying?

The CHRISSO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISSO?

The CHRISSO had a tonnage of 1929 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISSO?

The CHRISSO is classified as a carrier.

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