Xenophon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Xenophon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18.265 N,4 50.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.304417
  • Longitude: -4.845917
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XENOPHON
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H2374/63 17.6.63 ST IN 481919N, 045040W [EUR]. (PARIS NM 63 16 12). BR STD. 14.4.77 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 13.7.77 ST IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 4.5.84 WK OF MV 'XENOPHON' STRANDED IN 481819.3N, 045040W [EUR]. NEVER COVERS, IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). H1271/85 13.8.86 SHOWN AS ST PD, WHICH COVERS & UNCOVERS, ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. HH353/350/01 31.5.90 MV 'XENOPHON' IN 481819.2N, 045039.7W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [NOT PA OR PD]. ST, DRYING HEIGHT NOT KNOWN, IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584141). SHOWN AS ST PD ON FRENCH 7122 [1989 EDN]. CHART AS ST. BR STD. 5.6.90 SHOWN AS ST PD ON FRENCH 7122 [REPROMAT]. NC 3345. 28.8.08 SHOWN IN 4818.265N, 0450.755W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3345.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942, STRANDED ON BASSE LARGE, CHENAL DE FOUR.

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FAQ

Where is the XENOPHON wreck located?

The XENOPHON wreck is located at coordinates 48 18.265 N,4 50.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the XENOPHON?

The seabed around the XENOPHON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the XENOPHON discovered?

The wreck of the XENOPHON was discovered in 1963.

What country did the XENOPHON belong to?

The XENOPHON belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the XENOPHON?

The XENOPHON had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the XENOPHON?

The XENOPHON is classified as a motor vessel.

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