Chryssopigi Cross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chryssopigi cross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 1.653 N,80 10.786 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.027550
  • Longitude: 80.179767
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 146.3 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8324
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2106/78 6.3.78 H2106/78 6.3.78 REPD AS AWASH, SHOWING HALF HULL AND ONE MAST, LYING 272.75DEG, 2.2M FROM PT DE GALLE LT. (MV CITY OF ST ALBANS, HN 13.2.78). NCA YET. H726/65 29.3.78 H726/65 29.3.78 POSN GIVEN AS 060124N, 801012E. (BREST NM 77 53 40). NCA YET. H2106/78 21.7.78 H2106/78 21.7.78 ST CONSPIC IN 060138.5N, 801039E, OR 274.5DEG, 2.4M FROM PTE GALLE LT. (MV OXFORDSHIRE, HN 2.1.78). INS AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 319/78. HH506/420/01 19.6.90 HH506/420/01 19.6.90 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (MV PACIFIC OAK, HN 1.6.90). NCA YET. HH501/420/01 16.8.90 HH501/420/01 16.8.90 CONFIRMED NO LONGER VISIBLE. CHART AS A DANGEROUS WK. (DEPUTY HBR MASTER, SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX 19.7.90). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2476/90. 16.4.07 16.4.07 WGD POSN: 0601.653N, 8010.786E. NE 819.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY HIGASHI NIPPON JUKOGYO, YOKOHAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOSPHOROUS CIA MAR S A. PASSAGE SHANGHAI FOR SYRIA. RAN AGROUND ON ALUGALA ROCK, 2M OFF GALLE, IN BAD WEATHER AND BROKE IN TWO. CONSIDERED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS wreck located?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS wreck is located at coordinates 6 1.653 N,80 10.786 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS?

The seabed around the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS sink?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS sank on Oct 15, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS discovered?

The wreck of the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS belong to?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS carrying?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS had a tonnage of 8324 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS?

The CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS is classified as a motor vessel.

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