Kristen M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kristen m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 58 S,158 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.966667
  • Longitude: 158.750000
Water Depth 1250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KRISTEN M
Type motor vessel
Flag SB
Length 50 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 347
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel KRISTEN M is located underwater near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean at coordinates 8 58 S, 158 45 E, approximately 4 meters north of Baruka Island. The vessel was lost following a reported explosion on November 9, 1990, resulting in an extensive amount of wreckage and a large oil slick on the surface. Current maritime records indicate the site lies at a depth of 1250 meters. This underwater obstruction remains documented for navigational safety and historical record as a significant maritime casualty in the region.

Surveying Details

HH132/350/01 9.11.90 SANK ABOUT 4M N OF BARUKA ISLAND IN 085800S, 1584500E APPROX. EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF WKGE AND LARGE OIL SLICK SEEN. VESSEL APPARENTLY EXPLODED. (LL, 23.10.90) NCA, PLOTS IN 1250MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

23.10.90 SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE CAUSED BY A GAS CYLINDER EXPLODING, WHILST EN ROUTE YANDINA TO BATUNA. (LL, 23.10.90)

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FAQ

Where is the KRISTEN M wreck located?

The KRISTEN M wreck is located at coordinates 8 58 S,158 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KRISTEN M?

The seabed around the KRISTEN M lies at approximately 1250 meters deep.

When did the KRISTEN M sink?

The KRISTEN M sank on Oct 20, 1990.

When was the wreck of the KRISTEN M discovered?

The wreck of the KRISTEN M was discovered in 1990.

What country did the KRISTEN M belong to?

The KRISTEN M belonged to SB.

What cargo was the KRISTEN M carrying?

The KRISTEN M was carrying containers,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the KRISTEN M?

The KRISTEN M had a tonnage of 347 tons.

What type of wreck is the KRISTEN M?

The KRISTEN M is classified as a motor vessel.

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