Dixie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dixie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.549 N,1 42.77 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.975817
  • Longitude: 1.712833
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIXIE
Type cutter
Flag BE
Length 32 m
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2020

Surveying Details

HH351/430/01 25.5.93 SANK WITHIN 2 MILES OF POSN 505700N, 013736E. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AV 168/93). FLOTSAM AND LIGHT OIL SHEEN OBSERVED IN 505900N, 014500E. (LL, 17.5.93). HH226/420/01 3.6.93 REPD SUNK IN 505836N, 014252E. (CHERBOURG AV 177/93). WZ 824 ISSUED. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 18MTRS. (DIFRAP 2204/93). NCA YET. HH351/420/02 16.7.93 WK PA 18MTRS IN 505836N, 014251E. (FR NM 93 25 30). - NM 2660/93. 29.10.97 SHOWN AS WK PD 18MTRS IN 505836N, 014251.5E [EUR] ON FR 7258 [INT 1483] [1997 EDN]. NC 1351. 15.6.98 ON STBD SIDE. LIES 060/240DEGS. WOODEN HULL. (FR WK RECORDS 1998). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5058.549N, 0142.770E.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE OSTEND FOR SPAIN. LOST POWER AND TOOK ON WATER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, ON STBD SIDE. UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the DIXIE wreck located?

The DIXIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.549 N,1 42.77 E.

How deep is the DIXIE and where exactly is it located?

The DIXIE lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.549 N,1 42.77 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIXIE?

The seabed around the DIXIE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the DIXIE sink?

The DIXIE sank on May 14, 1993.

When was the wreck of the DIXIE discovered?

The wreck of the DIXIE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the DIXIE belong to?

The DIXIE belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the DIXIE?

The DIXIE is classified as a cutter.

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