MV Christinaki was a Maltese bulk carrier which sank in the Atlantic Ocean 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west of Ireland during a force 10 gale with a cargo of scrap metal and 27 crew while she was travelling from Liverpool, United Kingdom to Vera Cruz.

[2][3] On 2 February 1994, Christinaki left Liverpool, United Kingdom with a cargo of scrap metal bound for Vera Cruz.

The following day the weather worsened and the ship was soon caught in a force 10 storm 240 nautical miles (440 km) south west of Ireland with 35 feet (11 meters) waves ramming her deck.

The crew, knowing that the ship was taking in water and was in mortal danger quickly radioed a distress signal at 4 PM.

Rescuers searched the following day for any survivors near the last known location of the ship but it was soon clear that the 27 Greek and Filipino crew members had perished.