Christopher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Christopher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 2 N,29 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.033333
  • Longitude: -29.316667
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTOPHER
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 289 m
Width 43.1 m
Draught 17.4
Tonnage 83784
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.1.02 LAST REPORTED POSN 4102.0N, 2919.0W. LIFE RAFTS LOCATED IN 4100.3N, 3004.2W AND 4058.0N, 3035.0W. (LL 27.12.01). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 17.6.02 PROPOSED MISSION TO LOCATE AND FILM WRECK TO ASCERTAIN CAUSE OF SINKING PLANNED FOR EARLY SUMMER FUNDED BY CYPRUS COUNCIL OF MINISTERS & EU. (LL, 14.6.02) NCA. 18.8.03 CYPRIOT GOVERNMENT TO COMMISSION UNDERWATER EXPEDITION TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF SINKING. (LL, 13/14.8.03) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-LA CODILLERA '00, EX-FEDERAL SKEENA '95. BUILT IN 1983 BY N V SCHEEPSWERVEN, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRIDIUM SA, CYRUS. PASSAGE FROM COLOMBIA FOR UK. LOST COMMUNICATION WITH OWNERS AFTER REPORTING ENGINE STOPPED, BOW HATCH OPEN AND VESSEL TAKING WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER WITH E FORCE 7. PATCH OF OIL LOCATED BY CG VESSEL. 27 MEN MISSING, PRESUMED LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTOPHER wreck located?

The CHRISTOPHER wreck is located at coordinates 41 2 N,29 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTOPHER?

The seabed around the CHRISTOPHER lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTOPHER sink?

The CHRISTOPHER sank on Dec 22, 2001.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTOPHER discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTOPHER was discovered in 2001.

What country did the CHRISTOPHER belong to?

The CHRISTOPHER belonged to CY.

What cargo was the CHRISTOPHER carrying?

The CHRISTOPHER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTOPHER?

The CHRISTOPHER had a tonnage of 83784 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTOPHER?

The CHRISTOPHER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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