Christamie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christamie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 6 N,0 53.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.100000
  • Longitude: 0.893333
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 145 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTAMIE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/08 19.8.04 HH260/400/08 19.8.04 SANK IN 5806.0N, 0053.6E [WGD]. (MRSC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 12.8.04). INS AS WK USCPA 130MTRS. - NM 4359/04. HH260/400/08 28.1.05 HH260/400/08 28.1.05 FV SOVERIGN SNAGGED NETS ON OBSTN IN 5805.95N, 0053.34E [WGD]. SECOND NEW WAS RECOVERED AND CONTAINED A COASTGUARD PUMP. CONSIDER THIS TO BE THE ACCURATE POSN OF FV CHIRSTAMIE. (MRSC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 26.1.05). AMEND WK USC 130MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-PISCEAN, EX-CHRYSOLITE. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1980 BY J NOBLE, FRAZERBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CALEY FISHERIES (PETERHEAD) LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 500BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER THROUGH BURST PIPE IN ENGINE ROOM. TWO ADDITIONAL PUMPS SUPPLIED BY COASTGUARD BUT UNABLE TO COPE. CREW RECOVERED AND VESSEL SANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, TWIN RIG TRAWLER

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTAMIE wreck located?

The CHRISTAMIE wreck is located at coordinates 58 6 N,0 53.6 E.

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

The CHRISTAMIE lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 58 6 N,0 53.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTAMIE?

The seabed around the CHRISTAMIE lies at approximately 145 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTAMIE sink?

The CHRISTAMIE sank on Aug 12, 2004.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTAMIE discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTAMIE was discovered in 2004.

What country did the CHRISTAMIE belong to?

The CHRISTAMIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTAMIE?

The CHRISTAMIE had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTAMIE?

The CHRISTAMIE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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