Xlendi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xlendi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1.014 N,14 17.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.016900
  • Longitude: 14.285700
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XLENDI
Type ferry
Flag MT
Length 80 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2023

Surveying Details

14.1.00 LIES 50MTRS OFF THE SW COAST OF GOZO, JUST WEST OF MGARR. WK IS INVERTED IN GEN DEPTH OF 40MTRS WITH MASTS EMBEDDED IN THE SAND. RISES TO WITHIN 24MTRS OF THE SURFACE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 1999). NCA. HH375/420/03 14.1.00 WK 23MTRS IN 3601.09N, 1417.18E [EUR]. (MALTESE NM 4/2000). BR STD. 21.11.02 WGD POSN: 3601.020N, 1417.130E. NC 211.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1955 IN DENMARK AS A TRAIN TRANSPORTER. USED FROM 1990 TO 1997 AS A VEHICLE FERRY BETWEEN MALTA & GOZO. ENGINES REMOVED & VESSEL CLEANED PRIOR TO SCUTTLING. SCUTTLED FOR USE AS A DIVING ATTRACTION. SUNK BY PUMPING IN WATER FROM A FIREBOAT. LISTED & SUDDENDLY SANK, GOING DOWN VERTICALLY BOW FIRST.

General Comments

INVERTED, INTACT, ENGINES HAD BEEN REMOVED

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FAQ

Where is the XLENDI wreck located?

The XLENDI wreck is located at coordinates 36 1.014 N,14 17.142 E.

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

The XLENDI lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 36 1.014 N,14 17.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the XLENDI?

The seabed around the XLENDI lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the XLENDI discovered?

The wreck of the XLENDI was discovered in 1999.

What country did the XLENDI belong to?

The XLENDI belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the XLENDI?

The XLENDI had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the XLENDI?

The XLENDI is classified as a ferry.

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