Cristoforo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cristoforo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 50 N,18 8.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.833333
  • Longitude: 18.141667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CRISTOFORO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2193
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.4.73 VESSEL, AGROUND ON UGENTO SHOALS, ABOUT 15M FROM GALLIPOLI, S ITALY. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA, POSN 395000N, 180830E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000026755 17.3.16 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 28 [ED4, DTD 1.4.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY SCHIFFB. UNTERWESER, BREMMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETA MEDITERRANE IMPRESE MARITIME 'MEDIMA' PER AZIONI. ON PASSAGE FROM TARANTO FOR PORTO MARGHERA. RAN AGROUND ON UGENTO SHOALS, 15M FROM GALLIPOLI, ITALY. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CRISTOFORO wreck located?

The CRISTOFORO wreck is located at coordinates 39 50 N,18 8.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRISTOFORO?

The seabed around the CRISTOFORO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CRISTOFORO sink?

The CRISTOFORO sank on Apr 20, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CRISTOFORO discovered?

The wreck of the CRISTOFORO was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CRISTOFORO belong to?

The CRISTOFORO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CRISTOFORO carrying?

The CRISTOFORO was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the CRISTOFORO?

The CRISTOFORO had a tonnage of 2193 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRISTOFORO?

The CRISTOFORO is classified as a motor vessel.

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