Hms Christopher (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms christopher (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.997 N,1 47.937 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.433283
  • Longitude: 1.798950
Wreck Depth 17.81 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 36.1
Sonar Width 15.8
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 165
Tonnage 316
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 160.0,,001.5,011.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 30.3.17 SANK IN 522600N, 014800E. (A.T.). H4282/26 14.10.26 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917). BA 1543. H335/31 13.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. BA 1543. H03774/45 1.4.46 LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH 56FT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604], 1946). AMEND TO WK 56FT [9FMS 2FT]. LC 1543. H8031/68 6.12.68 LOCATED IN 522600N, 014806E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 62-75FT. SCOUR DEPTH 72FT. LIES ON UNEVEN BOTTOM MAKING LOCATION BY SONAR DIFFICULT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525, HI 40/68). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 5FT. NE 1536. 24.12.76 NOW CHARTED AS WK 15.8MTRS. NC 1504. H1960/79 30.10.80 EXAM'D 11.9.80 IN 522558.2N, 014806.6E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.3, FOUL AT 17.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO SECTIONS - LARGER 30MTRS LONG, LIES N/S, SMALLER IS ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED & LIES 60MTRS DUE W. IN AREA OF SANDWAVES 1-3MTRS HIGH. (HMS ECHO, HI 62A/80). AMEND TO SW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1942/80 31.8.82 ONE OF TWO WKS LYING CLOSE TOGETHER. EXAM'D 1.3.82 IN 522558N, 014803E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.2MTRS, LENGTH 33.9MTRS, BEAM 7.8MTRS. LYING 168/348DEGS, BOWS NNW. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND WK 15.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5225.997N, 0147.937E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 36.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 160MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 011 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911. HIRED IN 1915. (SRN). MINED WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 10665

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.997 N,1 47.937 E.

How deep is the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.81 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.997 N,1 47.937 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 316 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHRISTOPHER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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