Kristal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kristal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 24 N,9 7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.400000
  • Longitude: -9.116667
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KRISTAL
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 170.7 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11.2
Tonnage 17954
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.3.01 BROKE IN TWO IN 4424.0N, 0907.0W. BOW SECTION SCUTTLED IN 700MTRS SOME 30 MILES OFF THE COAST. STERN SANK IN 2000MTRS WHILST UNDER TOW. (LL 1, 5 & 8.3.01). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-NAI CARLA '87, EX-MONTALLEGRO-88 , EX-NAI CARLA '87. BUILT IN 1974 BY CANT NAV BREDA, VENEZIA. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY SEAS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. BOTH SECTIONS ORIGINALLY DRIFTING. LATER BOW SECTION SCUTTLED BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. STERN SECTION, CONTAINING 500 TONS OF FUEL OIL AND 50 TONS OF DIESEL, SANK WHIST UNDER TOW. OF 35 CREW, 3 DEAD AND 8 MISSING. PASSAGE MORMUGAO FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO 28000 TONS MOLASSES.

General Comments

BROKE IN TWO PARTS PRIOR TO SINKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 44 24 N,9 7 W
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FAQ

Where is the KRISTAL wreck located?

The KRISTAL wreck is located at coordinates 44 24 N,9 7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KRISTAL?

The seabed around the KRISTAL lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the KRISTAL sink?

The KRISTAL sank on Mar 6, 2001.

When was the wreck of the KRISTAL discovered?

The wreck of the KRISTAL was discovered in 2001.

What country did the KRISTAL belong to?

The KRISTAL belonged to MT.

What cargo was the KRISTAL carrying?

The KRISTAL was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the KRISTAL?

The KRISTAL had a tonnage of 17954 tons.

What type of wreck is the KRISTAL?

The KRISTAL is classified as a tanker.

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