X 40 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
X 40 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.887983
  • Longitude: 14.520250
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name X 40 (POSSIBLY)
Type lighter
Length 20.1 m
Width 5.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2013

Surveying Details

H2752/58 6.7.59 WKGE, LEAST DEPTH 5FMS 3FT, SHOWN IN 355312N, 143113.5E. (SURVEY [E 8895]). BA F6017. 5.11.73 NOW CHARTED AS WKGE 10.1MTRS IN 355320.3N, 143114E [EUR]. NC 974. H4684/84 19.10.84 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4MTRS [LAT], IN 355320.4N, 143114.2E [EUR]. (PORT DEPT, VALLETTA, HN DTD 18.9.84) - NM 2932/84. H4684/84 16.10.85 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 2.3MTRS, IN 355321.1N, 143115.5E [EUR]. (MALTA LOCAL NM 27/85). - NM 2854/85. H2326/84 12.8.86 WK OF PONTOON, LEAST DEPTH 9.3MTRS, IN 355320.5N, 143114.2E [EUR]. (WK INVESTIGATIONS NOV 1984, SURVEY K9803/1 & 3, WK NO.20). NCA, SUPERSEDED BY MALTA LOCAL NM 27/85 ABOVE. HH375/450/01 2.8.90 WK 2.3MTRS STILL EXISTS IN 355320.4N, 1431.215E [EUR]. (DIR OF PORTS, MALTA, 3.7.90). NFA. 16.1.01 [WGD] POSN: 3553.279N, 1431.215E. NC 177. 18.11.13 NOT SHOWN ON BA 177 [EDN 3 DTD 2.5.13]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

3.7.78 VESSEL, SALVAGED FROM ELSEWHERE IN GRAND HARBOUR & DUMPED IN KILKARA CREEK, WHICH WAS GENERAL DUMPING GROUND. (H3699/78, ANNEX B TO D/DMS (N) 17/11/4, 3.7.78).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E
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FAQ

Where is the X 40 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E.

How deep is the X 40 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E.

How deep is the seabed around the X 40 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the X 40 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the X 40 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the X 40 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What type of wreck is the X 40 (POSSIBLY)?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a lighter.

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