Cristina Suardiaz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Cristina suardiaz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 5 N,8 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.083333
  • Longitude: -8.683333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRISTINA SUARDIAZ
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 470
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.77 24.2.77 ST IN 370500N, 084100W [APPROX]. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 9.12.77 9.12.77 VESSEL BROKEN UP & SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL.230). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CORUNNA TO ORAN & ALGIERS. GROUNDED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. BROKEN UP & SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOLS.227 & 230).

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FAQ

Where is the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ wreck located?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ wreck is located at coordinates 37 5 N,8 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ?

The seabed around the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ sink?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ sank on Feb 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ discovered?

The wreck of the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ belong to?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ carrying?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ had a tonnage of 470 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRISTINA SUARDIAZ?

The CRISTINA SUARDIAZ is classified as a motor vessel.

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