Xavier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xavier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.36 N,0 7.998 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.556000
  • Longitude: 0.133300
Wreck Depth 12.49 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Xavier
Sonar Length 40.52
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 6.29
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H6450/68 6.12.68 WK LOCATED 22.5.68 IN 533320N, 000806E USING HSA. APPEARS TO LIE IN 060/260DEGS DIRECTION. SWEPT CLEAR 38FT, FOUL 40FT. LEAST E/S 39FT. SEABED 63-65FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). - NM 232/69. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533320N, 000808E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.4MTRS IN 18.0MTRS. SCOUR 19.4MTRS. FLAT SEABED. SLIGHT SCOUR ROUND WK. LYING N/S, ABOUT 30MTRS LONG. (HMS ECHO). NCA. HH091/178/01 4.3.08 EXAM'D 27.7.07 IN 5333.360N, 0007.997E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.21 IN GEN DEPTH 17.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37.0MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. CLEAR SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECK DETAILS ON M/B IMAGE. EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE TO STERN BUT RUDDER AND SHAFT LINE APPEAR INTACT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND WK 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000136845 3.8.11 LOCATED IN 5333.360N, 0007.997E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.31MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 18.7.11 FOR HI 1358). NCA. 7.10.11 LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). NCA. 29.1.13 EXAM'D 21.9.12 IN 5333.3598N, 007.9983E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400). AMEND WK 12.5MTRS. SEP 2021/000067871 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.05.20 IN 5333.359N, 0007.998E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 40.52MTRS, WIDTH 7.40MTRS, HEIGHT 6.29MTRS, ORIENTATION 090 DEGS. WRECK STANDING UP, BOW COLLAPSED AND ON THE SIDE. SMALL PART ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. STERN MISSING. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS OR SCOUR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

WRECK STANDING UP, BOW COLLAPSED AND ON THE SIDE. SMALL PART ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. STERN MISSING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.36 N,0 7.998 E
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FAQ

Where is the Xavier wreck located?

The Xavier wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.36 N,0 7.998 E.

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

The Xavier lies at a depth of about 12.49 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.36 N,0 7.998 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Xavier?

The seabed around the Xavier lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Xavier discovered?

The wreck of the Xavier was discovered in 1968.

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