Margaret Christina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Margaret christina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.224 N,2 9.286 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.037067
  • Longitude: 2.154767
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARET CHRISTINA
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 28 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers S CARD, VQ(6)+LFL 10S, 200MTRS S
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Margaret Christina is located at coordinates 53 2.224 N, 2 9.286 E in the North Sea off the coast of England near Yarmouth. Sinking in 1983, the historic marine obstruction initially featured its mast showing above the water and prompted the establishment of a navigational buoy 200 meters south of the wreck. Salvage operations were conducted, and the wreck was successfully lifted on December 15, 1983. This underwater site details a significant North Sea maritime incident recorded by the UK Hydrographic Office.

Surveying Details

H4753/82 10.10.83 SANK IN 530211N, 020925E. MAST SHOWING. (YARMOUTH CG, TLX DTD 12.9.83). H4753/82 14.9.83 S CARD BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL 10S ESTABLISHED IN 530206N, 020924E, 200MTRS S OF WK. (TH YARMOUTH, TLX DTD 14.9.83). - NAVAREA ONE 334/83. H4753/82 10.10.83 WK POSN: 530212N, 020924E. (TH NM 51/83). H4753/82 12.10.83 SALVAGE OPERATORS PRESENTLY AWAITING SUITABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO CARRY OUT RECOVERY OF WK. (TH HARWICH, TLXS 10 & 11.10.83). NCA. 15.12.83 WK LIFTED. (LL 15.12.83).

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE LISTING BADLY IN HEAVY SEAS. CREW TAKEN OFF BY FV. LATER VESSEL SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARET CHRISTINA wreck located?

The MARGARET CHRISTINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.224 N,2 9.286 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARET CHRISTINA?

The seabed around the MARGARET CHRISTINA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the MARGARET CHRISTINA sink?

The MARGARET CHRISTINA sank on Sep 12, 1983.

When was the wreck of the MARGARET CHRISTINA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARET CHRISTINA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the MARGARET CHRISTINA belong to?

The MARGARET CHRISTINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARET CHRISTINA?

The MARGARET CHRISTINA had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARET CHRISTINA?

The MARGARET CHRISTINA is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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