History
CHRISTOFOROS was a Greek steel hulled cargo steamer owned from 1920 by Industrial Enterprises Co., Piraeus, Greece. On the 2nd January 1921 when on route in ballast from Sulina for Corfu to load olive oil, CHRISTOFORUS foundered in heavy weather, off Cape Papas (west of Patras). Previously called KOLLUND 1889-1899, ALIDE 1899-1911, CHRISTOFOROS 1911-1921.
Read more at wrecksite: https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?307166
Description
References
- WRECKSITE - CHRISTOFOROS CARGO SHIP 1889-1921 [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?58520 (accessed 4.10.24)
- Stichting Maritiem-Historische Databank - ALIDE - ID 250 [WWW Document], n.d. URL https://www.marhisdata.nl/schip&id=250 (accessed 4.10.24
- wreckDiving - S/S Christoforos [WWW Document], n.d. URL http://www.wreckdiving.gr/wreck/christoforos (accessed 4.10.24)
| Power | 84 hp |
|---|---|
| Speed | 9 knots ~ 10 mph (16 km/h) |
| Length | 193.9 feet (59.1 m) |
| Width | 30.2 feet (9.2 m) |
| Draft | 12.8 feet (3.9 m) |
| Tonnage | 816 ton |
Status
The shipwreck was designated as a monument in 2024, according to the Law 4858/2021 (https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/65%CE%A4%CE%9946%CE%9D%CE%9A%CE%9F%CE%A4-5%CE%A8%CE%A0?inline=true).