Dixie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dixie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 1.857 N,16 1.586 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.030950
  • Longitude: -16.026433
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIXIE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1540
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2022

Surveying Details

6.4.79 SANK IN 180118N, 160145W. (LLOYDS ID 2/79). NCA. H4718/70 24.4.79 LIES 183DEGS, 8.35C FROM NOUAKCHOTT WHARF END LT. SUPERSTRUCTURE & MAST VISIBLE. NOT MARKED. (MV 'UNITED VANGUARD', HN 17.2.79 & DIFRAP 79 07 08). NCA. H4718/70 19.10.79 STRANDED IN 180153N, 160142.5W. (BREST NM 79/37/33). - NM 2635/79. H2366/80 1.7.88 HULL, ACCOMODATION AND MAST COMPLETELY VISIBLE. (MV 'ANDRE DELMAS'). NFA. 3.4.89 CHARTED IN 180152N, 160141.5W (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1690. 17.12.99 SHOWN IN 1801.86N, 1601.71W [UND] ON FRENCH 7568 [1998 EDN]. NC 1688.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1946 BY A/S PORSGRUNDS M/V, PORSGRUNN, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A. TADROS & OTHERS. PASSAGE NICE & VALENCIA FOR NOUAKCHOTT. SANK IN NOUAKCHOTT ROADS. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 1688/22

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FAQ

Where is the DIXIE wreck located?

The DIXIE wreck is located at coordinates 18 1.857 N,16 1.586 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIXIE?

The seabed around the DIXIE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DIXIE sink?

The DIXIE sank on Feb 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DIXIE discovered?

The wreck of the DIXIE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DIXIE belong to?

The DIXIE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DIXIE carrying?

The DIXIE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DIXIE?

The DIXIE had a tonnage of 1540 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIXIE?

The DIXIE is classified as a motor vessel.

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