Christian Michelsen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Christian michelsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 55.333 N,8 23.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.922217
  • Longitude: 8.394450
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SANK 365520N, 082340E APPROX, 30M E OF BONA. (WW2SL & DODS). NCA. 14.9.72 SUNK 80M W OF BIZERTA. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 BY BETHLEHEM FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD. ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO BIZERTA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE SANK IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION. 37 CREW & ONE PASSENGER KILLED, ONLY THREE SAVED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN wreck located?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN wreck is located at coordinates 36 55.333 N,8 23.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN?

The seabed around the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN sink?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN sank on Sep 26, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN belong to?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN carrying?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN was carrying armament,oil.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN?

The CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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