Xavier Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Xavier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.029 N,0 8.464 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.567150
  • Longitude: 0.141067
Wreck Depth 8.54 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XAVIER
Type sailing vessel
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1974
Scour Dimensions 001.3,000.7,000.6,003
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK ON THE BINKS. (LL 217). NCA. H3805/74 4.9.74 WK IN 533405N, 000840E OR 127DEGS, 2000MTRS FROM SPURN HIGH LT. CONSIDERED A FOUL AREA AND NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (BTDB NM 64/74). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2011/000192813 7.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2021/000067871 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.5.20 IN 5334.029N, 0008.464E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, LENGTH 1.00MTRS, WIDTH 1.00MTRS, HEIGHT 0.60MTRS, ORIENTATION 003 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 1.30MTRS, WIDTH 0.71MTRS, 0.60MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 003 DEGS. POSSIBLY THE SMALL SAILING VESSEL. OFF POSITION. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND FOUL 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ON THE BINKS.

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FAQ

Where is the XAVIER wreck located?

The XAVIER wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.029 N,0 8.464 E.

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

The XAVIER lies at a depth of about 8.54 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.029 N,0 8.464 E.

How deep is the seabed around the XAVIER?

The seabed around the XAVIER lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the XAVIER sink?

The XAVIER sank on Aug 18, 1974.

When was the wreck of the XAVIER discovered?

The wreck of the XAVIER was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the XAVIER?

The XAVIER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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