Bixio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bixio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 10.733 N,2 28.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.178883
  • Longitude: -2.467800
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIXIO
Type carrier
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck BIXIO is a charted underwater obstruction located in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France at coordinates 47 10.733 N, 2 28.068 W. Historical survey records describe the site as a drying obstruction with a recorded depth of 2.3 meters above the seabed. Originally identified in 1956, the site has been documented through various French hydrographic surveys as a stranded or submerged wreck. Current maritime data classifies the BIXIO as an obstruction with a Position Approximate status, noting it is a drying hazard to navigation. Mariners should exercise caution in this vicinity due to the varying depth reports and the shifting nature of the structural remains at this location.

Surveying Details

22.10.75 SHOWN AS ST IN 471047.6N, 022800.4W ON FRENCH 4902. NE 3216. 30.3.84 ST, DRIES 2MTRS, IN 471047.6N, 022759.3W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3216. 7.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 1MTR BY E/S. FIRST RECORDED IN 1956. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572065). 26.5.93 SHOWN AS ST PD, DRIES 2MTRS, ON FRENCH 6825 [1990 EDN]. CHART AS ST PA D2MTRS. NE 3216. 26.3.96 SHOWN AS ST PA, DRIES 2.3MTRS, ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the BIXIO wreck located?

The BIXIO wreck is located at coordinates 47 10.733 N,2 28.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIXIO?

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

When was the wreck of the BIXIO discovered?

The wreck of the BIXIO was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the BIXIO?

The BIXIO is classified as a carrier.

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