Xavier Dorsch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xavier dorsch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 48.042 N,3 5.609 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.800700
  • Longitude: -3.093483
Wreck Depth 4.1 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XAVIER DORSCH
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1168/52 29.10.53 SHOWN AS ST IN 484804N, 030539W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY ON FRENCH 2845. BR STD. H6093/56 2.11.56 BUOY NOW HAS A SQUARE TOPMARK. (CAPELLA, HN 1/56). BR STD. H3102/58 10.6.58 WK NOW MARKED BY RED BUOY. (PARIS NM 58 16 13). - NM 1197/58. H3102/58 10.12.58 WK NO LONGER SHOWING. (FRENCH HYDRO). AMEND TO DW. - NM 2571/58. 16.9.77 ST IN 484804N, 030531W. GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LYING IN 2 SECTIONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). H3970/79 3.10.79 AMENDED TO DW. (BREST NM 79 29 36). NCA. 29.4.80 SHOWN IN 484806N, 030538W [EUR] ON FRENCH 882 [1979 EDN]. H3970/79 16.8.84 POSN AMENDED TO 484804N, 030538W. (BREST NM 84 28 27). 'XAVIER DORCH' IN 484805N, 030532W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14583024). NCA. 19.12.85 SHOWN AS DW IN 484805N, 030532W [EUR]. NC 3673. H2016/86 15.7.86 LOCATED IN 484804.8N, 030537.7W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS. (BREST NM 86 24 30). CHART AS WK 5MTRS IN 484805.5N, 030529.5W. NC 3673. 10.4.87 NAME NOW GIVEN AS 'XAVIER DORSCH' IN 484805.5, 030531W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 4.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LYING 310/130DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14583024). NCA YET. 21.5.92 SHOWN AS WK 4.8MTRS ON FRENCH 7127 [CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 0627/92]. BR STD. 6.7.01 SHOWN AS WK 4.8MTRS IN 4848.091N, 0305.525W [EUR] WITH D/L EXTENDED 60MTRS NW ENCLOSING 5.4MTRS DEPTH ON FRENCH 7127 [INT 1755] [1991 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 3673 [1993 EDN]. 14.5.07 EUR POSN: 4848.090N, 0305.523W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. 24.4.08 SHOWN IN 4848.030N, 0305.603W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7127 [INT 1755] [3RD EDN 2007, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3673. SEP 2009/000001841 9.1.09 NOW WK 4.1MTRS. (FRENCH NM 1/32/09). - NM 561/09.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2024

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FAQ

Where is the XAVIER DORSCH wreck located?

The XAVIER DORSCH wreck is located at coordinates 48 48.042 N,3 5.609 W.

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

The XAVIER DORSCH lies at a depth of about 4.1 meters and is located at coordinates 48 48.042 N,3 5.609 W.

How deep is the seabed around the XAVIER DORSCH?

The seabed around the XAVIER DORSCH lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the XAVIER DORSCH sink?

The XAVIER DORSCH sank on Jan 1, 1944.

When was the wreck of the XAVIER DORSCH discovered?

The wreck of the XAVIER DORSCH was discovered in 1953.

What country did the XAVIER DORSCH belong to?

The XAVIER DORSCH belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the XAVIER DORSCH?

The XAVIER DORSCH is classified as a steam ship.

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