St Christopher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St christopher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 25 N,120 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.416667
  • Longitude: 120.416667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ST CHRISTOPHER
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.4.79 REPORTED SUNK OFF MINDORO ISLAND. (LL 236). POSN 133500N, 1202500E FOR FILING ONLY. 19.4.79 19.4.79 VESSEL SANK IN PASSAGE BETWEEN GOLO ISLAND AND DEL MONTE POINT. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2009

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FORTUNE SHIPPING LINES. PASSAGE PALAWAN FOR MANILA. SANK AFTER A BIG WAVE SWAMPED THE VESSEL CAUSING THE CARGO TO SHIFT. EIGHT BODIES RECOVERED, 13 UNACCOUNTED FOR, 194 RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ST CHRISTOPHER wreck located?

The ST CHRISTOPHER wreck is located at coordinates 13 25 N,120 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CHRISTOPHER?

The seabed around the ST CHRISTOPHER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ST CHRISTOPHER sink?

The ST CHRISTOPHER sank on Apr 11, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ST CHRISTOPHER discovered?

The wreck of the ST CHRISTOPHER was discovered in 1979.

What was the tonnage of the ST CHRISTOPHER?

The ST CHRISTOPHER had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CHRISTOPHER?

The ST CHRISTOPHER is classified as a motor vessel.

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