Xing Da Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xing da Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 24.89 N,64 54.482 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.414833
  • Longitude: -64.908033
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XING DA
Type carrier
Flag CN
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 875
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Surveying Details

HH686/410/01 13.6.97 SUNK IN 322501.6N, 645422.5W [UND], 1.8M FROM THE EASTERN BLUE CUT BN. IN APPROX 100FT OF WATER. VESSEL UPRIGHT. MAST AT A DEPTH OF 35FT, DECK AT A DEPTH OF 65FET. FISHING RESTRICTION OF 200MTRS RADIUS IN FORCE. (LL, 19.5.97). AWAIT CONFIRMATION OF POSN AND LEAST DEPTH. NCA. HH686/410/01 13.6.97 WK LIES IN 322451.3N, 645432.2W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH OVER THE WK IS 9.2MTRS BY DIVER'S DEPTH GAUGE. (DEPT OF MARINE & PORTS SERVICES, HAMILTON). INS AS WK 9MTRS. - NM 2548/97. SEP 2017/000093349 4.5.17 REVISED POSN 3224.89N, 6454.48W [WGD]. (EMAIL DTD 13.04.17). SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 300M, FISHING AND ANCHORING PROHIBITED.

Circumstances of loss

TOWED OUT AND SCUTTLED TO CREATE ARTIFICIAL REEF.

General Comments

Rest'D area 300m. No fishing/anchoring

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FAQ

Where is the XING DA wreck located?

The XING DA wreck is located at coordinates 32 24.89 N,64 54.482 W.

How deep is the XING DA and where exactly is it located?

The XING DA lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 32 24.89 N,64 54.482 W.

How deep is the seabed around the XING DA?

The seabed around the XING DA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the XING DA sink?

The XING DA sank on May 5, 1997.

When was the wreck of the XING DA discovered?

The wreck of the XING DA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the XING DA belong to?

The XING DA belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the XING DA?

The XING DA had a tonnage of 875 tons.

What type of wreck is the XING DA?

The XING DA is classified as a carrier.

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